US
1978- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA908-H
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
R 124172A-1 I ΛIside A runout stamped
R-124172B-1 Λ2Jside B runout stamped
R-124172 Aside A label
R-124172 Bside B label
Ferrante & TeicherYou Light Up My Life
Vinyl pressings
You Light Up My Life
by Ferrante & Teicher · 1978
10 pressings5 countriesEasy ListeningJazzPop
You Light Up My Life 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 You Light Up My Life
5 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 4 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA908-H
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
UA-LA908-1 77side A runout
UA-LA908-2 77side B runout
UA-LA908-Hside A label
UA-LA908-Hside B label
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records L 36786
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA908-H
- Format
- LP, Album
South Africa
1978- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAJ(L) 1007
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | United Artists Records L 36786First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | United Artists Records UA-LA908-HFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | United Artists Records GP-657LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1978 | South Africa | United Artists Records UAS 7233 / United Artists Records UA-LA908-HLP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1978 | South Africa | United Artists Records UAJ(L) 1007First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA908-HLP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1978 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA908-HFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA908-HLP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1978 | US | Liberty LT 500908LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1978 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA908-HFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Theme From "The Last Waltz"2:58
- A2Nobody Does It Better2:45
- A3Stayin' Alive3:13
- A4After The Lovin'3:20
- A5Just The Way You Are3:36
- A6Finger Painting3:25
- B1Theme From "Oh God"3:07
- B2How Deep Is Your Love3:30
- B3Hopelessly Devoted To You3:03
- B4Here You Come Again3:02
- B5You Light Up My Life3:13
- B6Lotus Blossom3:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of You Light Up My Life are there?
10 vinyl pressings of You Light Up My Life are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was You Light Up My Life first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, Australia, Canada, South Africa. One of them is United Artists Records UA-LA908-H.
How do I tell if my copy of You Light Up My Life is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UA-LA908-H, L 36786, UAJ(L) 1007) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R 124172A-1 I ΛI and R-124172B-1 Λ2J. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is You Light Up My Life 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.
