France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2311 002
- Format
- LP, Album
Eric BurdonDarkness Darkness
Vinyl pressings
Darkness Darkness
by Eric Burdon · 1980
11 pressings9 countriesBluesRock
Darkness Darkness was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Darkness Darkness
8 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Germany
March 1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2344 147
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
1 C 2344 147 S1 320Side 1 - Variant 1
1 B 2344 147 S2 320Side 2 - Variant 1
1 K 2344 147 S1 320Side 1 - Variant 2
1 F 2344 147 S2 320Side 2 - Variant 2
Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2311 002
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
OR MX195233 2311002-1Runout Side A
OR MX195234 2311002-2Runout Side B
Greece
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2311 002
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
POL 2311002 A MT 410 897Side A
POL 2311002 B MT 410 897Side B
Guatemala
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2344 147
- Format
- LP, Album
Italy
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2311 002
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Polydor 2311 002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | France | Polydor 2311 002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Greece | Polydor 2311 002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Greece | Polydor 2311 002LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1980 | Guatemala | Polydor 2344 147First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Italy | Polydor 2311 002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2344 147First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Spain | Polydor 23 11 002 / Polydor 2311 002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | Polydor 2344 147First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Spain | Polydor 424 580-1 / Polydor 23 11 002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Austria | Polydor 2344 147LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Darkness Darkness4:13
- A2On The Horizon3:32
- A3Rat Race2:27
- A4Gospel Singer4:17
- A5Ride On5:25
- B1Baby What's Wrong3:09
- B2Cry To Me3:12
- B3So Much Love3:12
- B4Ecstasy2:27
- B5Too Late3:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Darkness Darkness are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Darkness Darkness are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1980 and 1989.
When was Darkness Darkness first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in France, Germany, Australia, Greece and more. One of them is Polydor 2311 002.
How do I tell if my copy of Darkness Darkness is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2311 002, 2344 147, 23 11 002) 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 Darkness Darkness 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.
