Vinyl pressings
by Electric Light Orchestra · 1979
The Light Shines On Vol 2 was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
7 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 6 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.
SHSM 2027 A-1 HTMRunout Side A, variant 1
SHSM 2027 B-1Runout Side B, variant 1
SHSM 2027 A-1 GA 1 HTMRunout Side A, variant 2
SHSM 2027 B-1 1Runout Side B, variant 2
06955-A 1-1-1=3Side A runout
06955-B 1-1-1=1Side B runout
06 953 A-1Runout side A
06 953 B-1Runout side B
SHSM 2027 A-1Side A stamped
SHSM 2027 B-1Side b stamped
SHSM 2027 A-1Side A stamped
SHSM 2027 B-1Side b stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Brazil | Harvest 31C 06406955First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Crystal 054 CRY 06 953First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Harvest SHSM 2027First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Harvest SHSM 2027First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | South Africa | Harvest SHSMJ(O) 2027First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | Spain | EMI 10C 064-006.953 / Harvest 10C 064-006.953First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | UK | Harvest SHSM 2027 / Harvest 0C 056 - 06 953First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | UK | Harvest SHSM 2027LP, Compilation, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1979 | UK | Harvest SHSM 2027 / Harvest 0C 056 - 06 953LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | Harvest SHSM 2027 / Harvest 0C 056 - 06 953LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Italy | Harvest 3C 054 06955LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Harvest 6020LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Germany | Crystal 054 CRY 06 953 / Music For Pleasure 1 M 054-06 953LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
13 vinyl pressings of The Light Shines On Vol 2 are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, Brazil, Germany, New Zealand and more. One of them is Harvest SHSM 2027.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SHSM 2027, 31C 06406955, 054 CRY 06 953, SHSMJ(O) 2027) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SHSM 2027 A-1 HTM and SHSM 2027 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
