UK
January 1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 23116
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
DanaWho Put The Lights Out
Vinyl pressings
Who Put The Lights Out
by Dana · 1971
17 pressings12 countriesVocalBalladPop
Who Put The Lights Out was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Who Put The Lights Out
17 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 12 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Rex R.11062
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XDR-48529-T1-1CRunout, A-side, stamped
XDR-48531-T1-1CRunout, B-side, stamped
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Rex R.11062
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDR-48529-T1-1CRunout, A-side, stamped
XDR-48531-T1-1CRunout, B-side, stamped
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- London Records LON-1033
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XDR48529-1 TIIIRunout, A-side, etched
XDR48531-1 TIIIRunout, B-side, etched
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-1033
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
Ƨ XDR 48529 22910A-Side Runout Etching
XDR 48531 22911B-Side Runout Etching
XDR 48529A-Side Label
XDR 48531B-Side Label
Netherlands
January 1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 23116
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Decca Y-9459First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Belgium | Decca 105/26.276-YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Belgium | Decca 105/26.276-YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Denmark | Decca F 23116First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | Decca F 23.116First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Decca DL 25 449First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Decca DL 25 449First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | India | Decca F.23116First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Ireland | Rex R.11062First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Decca DEC 534First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | South Africa | Decca FM.7499First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Rex R.11062First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | UK | Rex R.11062First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | London Records LON-1033First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | London Records 45-1033First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
Tracklist
- AWho Put The Lights Out
- BAlways A Few Things
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Who Put The Lights Out are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Who Put The Lights Out are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Who Put The Lights Out first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, US, Netherlands, Australia and more. One of them is Decca F 23116, released January 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of Who Put The Lights Out is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F 23116, R.11062, LON-1033, 45-1033) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Who Put The Lights Out on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.