UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS 4050CBS S CBS 4050
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
David EssexCity Lights
Vinyl pressings
City Lights
by David Essex · 1976
17 pressings11 countriesPop RockRock
City Lights was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 City Lights
17 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 11 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS 4050CBS S CBS 4050
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox
- Runout / matrix
S CBS 4050 AJBºLabel A
S CBS 4050 BºLabel B
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS 4050CBS S CBS 4050
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Large Centre Hole
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS 4050CBS S CBS 4050
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA 222204
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX176876A-side label
MX176877B-side label
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS 4050
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | CBS BA 222204First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | France | CBS 4050First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Germany | CBS CBS S 4050First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1976 | Germany | CBS S 4050First year7" | 7" |
| 1976 | Greece | CBS 4050First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Japan | Epic 08SP 11(E)First year12" | 12" |
| 1976 | Japan | Epic 08SP 11(E)First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 4050 / CBS 4050First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1976 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 4153First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | New Zealand | CBS BA 461660First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Portugal | CBS 4050First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Spain | CBS CBS 4050First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | CBS 4050 / CBS S CBS 4050First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | UK | CBS 4050 / CBS S CBS 4050First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | UK | CBS 4050 / CBS S CBS 4050First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
Tracklist
- ACity Lights6:40
- BSt. Amie4:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of City Lights are there?
17 vinyl pressings of City Lights are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was City Lights first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in UK, Australia, France, Germany and more. One of them is CBS 4050.
How do I tell if my copy of City Lights is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4050, BA 222204, S 4050, 08SP 11(E)) 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 City Lights 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.
