UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7333
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Melys Cut
- Runout / matrix
AMS 7333 A-1 1 A MELYS.Runout side A
AMS.7333.B-2 MELYS 1 ΛRunout side B
AMS 7333 A*Side A label
AMS 7333 B*Side B label
Elkie BrooksLilac Wine
Vinyl pressings
Lilac Wine
by Elkie Brooks · 1978
10 pressings5 countriesSoft RockPop RockRockPop
Lilac Wine was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Lilac Wine
9 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 5 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7333
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · MB / Melys Cut
- Runout / matrix
AMS-7333-A-4 MB BSide A runout
AMS-7333-B-1 MELYS ⋀Side B runout
AMS 7333 A*Side A label
AMS 7333 B*Side B label
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7333
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AMS.7333 A-5 1 A MB π ΛSide A runout
AMS 7333 - B-1 MELYSSide B runout
AMS 7333-ASide A label
AMS 7333-BSide B label
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records K-7084
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 5632A&M Records AM - 7333
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
5632-A-Runout side A, etched
5632-A-Runout side B, etched
Netherlands
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 5632
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AMS-19-[crossed 65]5632-1A-1Runout side A, variant 1
AMS-19-[crossed 65]5632-1B-1Runout side B, variant 1
AMS-19-[crossed 65]5632-1A-1 [Walking Eye logo]Runout side A, variant 2
AMS-19-[crossed 65]5632-1B-1 [Walking Eye logo]Runout side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | A&M Records K-7084First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Germany | A&M Records AMS S 5632 / A&M Records AMS 5632First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Germany | A&M Records AMS 5632 / A&M Records AM - 7333First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Netherlands | A&M Records AMS 5632First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Netherlands | A&M Records AMS 5632First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Portugal | A&M Records PAMS 7333GFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7333First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7333First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7333First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | A&M Records AMS 73337", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Tracklist
- ALilac Wine3:54
- BLive, Laugh And Love3:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lilac Wine are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Lilac Wine are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Lilac Wine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK, Australia, Germany, Netherlands and more. One of them is A&M Records AMS 7333.
How do I tell if my copy of Lilac Wine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMS 7333, K-7084, AMS 5632, PAMS 7333G) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AMS 7333 A-1 1 A MELYS. and AMS.7333.B-2 MELYS 1 Λ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lilac Wine 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.
