US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBLP 7264
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · 72 Pressing
- Runout / matrix
NBLP-7264-AS-PRCR-3-MASTERFONICS 1-111A runout
NBLP-7264-BS-PRCR ̶2̶ 3-1-1 MASTERFONICSB runout
NBLP-7264-AA label
NBLP-7264-BB label
Vinyl pressings
Players In The Dark
by Dr. Hook · 1982
19 pressings13 countriesSoft RockRock
Players In The Dark was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Players In The Dark
18 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 13 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.
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBLP 7264
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · 26 Pressing
- Runout / matrix
NBLP-7264-AS-HRM 2-1 PRC-C Mastertonics GMSide A
NBLP-7264-BS-HRM 2-1 PRC-C Mastertonics GMSide B
NBLP-7264-ASA label
NBLP-7264-BSB label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBLP 7264
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · 53 Pressing
- Runout / matrix
NBLP-7264-AS-HRM 2-1-11 PRC-C MASTERFONICS GMA label
NBLP-7264-BS-HRM 2-1 PRC-C 11 MASTERFONICS GMB label
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MERS 002
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
May 25, 1982- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 25S-52
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1982- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6302 183
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
♀ MX205389 6302 163-1Runout, Side A
♀ MX205390 6302 163-2Runout, Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Mercury 6302 183First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Brazil | Mercury 6302 183First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | Casablanca NBLP 7264First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | Casablanca NBLP 7264First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Germany | Mercury 6302 183First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Iceland | Mercury 6302 183 / Fálkinn 6302 183First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Ireland | Mercury MERS 002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Mercury 6302 183First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | Mercury 6302 183First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | South Africa | Mercury SUL 3036First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | South Africa | mercury STAR 5247First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Spain | Mercury 63 02 183First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | Mercury MERS 002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Casablanca NBLP 7264First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Casablanca NBLP 7264LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Baby Makes Her Blue Jeans Talk3:55
- A2The Turn On3:40
- A3Lady Sundown3:41
- A4I Can't Say No To Her2:30
- A5Loveline3:20
- B1Pity The Fool2:57
- B2Chained To Her Memory3:06
- B3Devil's Daughter3:41
- B4Hearts Like Yours And Mine3:51
- B5Fire In The Night2:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Players In The Dark are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Players In The Dark are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was Players In The Dark first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, UK, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is Casablanca NBLP 7264.
How do I tell if my copy of Players In The Dark is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NBLP 7264, MERS 002, 25S-52, 6302 183) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NBLP-7264-AS-PRCR-3-MASTERFONICS 1-111 and NBLP-7264-BS-PRCR ̶2̶ 3-1-1 MASTERFONICS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Players In The Dark 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.
