France
December 1984- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CA 66194Carrere CA 66;194
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Long Distance Flight
by F.R. David · 1984
18 pressings15 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
Long Distance Flight was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Long Distance Flight
7 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 7 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CAL 214
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CAL-214-A-1 1 *MT* DAMONT. Bside A, runout, etched
CAL-214-B-1 1 *MT* DAMONT. Bside B, runout, etched
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 825 213-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
825 213 - 1 S1 3 20 1Side A runout, stamped
825 213 - 1 S2 3 20 H 1Side B runout, stamped
Hong Kong
1984- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 66.194
- Format
- LP, Album
Portugal
1984- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 627803
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ED 627803 ASide 1 Etched
ED 627803 BSide 2 Etched
South Africa
1984- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CREJ(L) 8012
- 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 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Germany | Carrere 825 213-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Hong Kong | Carrere 66.194First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Portugal | Carrere 627803First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | South Africa | Carrere CREJ(L) 8012First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Spain | Carrere CRE 26270 / Epic CRE 26270First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | UK | Carrere CAL 214First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | France | Carrere CA 66194 / Carrere CA 66;194First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Argentina | Music Hall 14.751/6LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Argentina | Carrere 14.751/6LP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1985 | Brazil | RGE 308.7086 / Carrere 308.7086LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | France | Carrere CAR 8LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Italy | Carrere CRE 26270LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Mexico | Carrere CAR-8LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Venezuela | Carrere 103-33522LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | South Korea | Yeh Eum Records YCRPL-061 / Carrere 66.194LP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Russia | 80 Latituderecords 80LTLP-254LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1This Time I Have To Win3:14
- A2Girl (You Are My Song)3:43
- A3Dream Away3:44
- A4Liberty3:32
- A5Long Distance Flight3:26
- B1Stay3:34
- B2Feedback Delay3:56
- B3Is It Magic?4:00
- B4Good Times3:12
- B5All I've Got2:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Long Distance Flight are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Long Distance Flight are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1984 and 2025.
When was Long Distance Flight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in France, UK, Germany, Hong Kong and more. One of them is Carrere CA 66194, released December 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of Long Distance Flight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CA 66194, CAL 214, 825 213-1, 66.194) 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 Long Distance Flight 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.
