US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 19101
- Format
- LP, Album · PRC Richmond
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-773919-AAA+-1 (PR) PRCSide 1 Runout
ST-A-773920 AAA++-1 PRC PRIPSide 2 Runout
ST-A-773919-RISide 1 Label
ST-A-773920-RISide 2 Label
Vinyl pressings
Luna Sea
by Firefall · 1977
23 pressings12 countriesCountry RockSoft RockRockFolk
Luna Sea was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Luna Sea
17 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 9 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 19101
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · MO - Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-773919-AA △22520 (3) (PR)Runout A variant 1
ST-A-773920A-A △22520-X (4) (PR)Runout B variant 1
ST-A-773919-AA △22520 (2) (PR)Runout A variant 2
ST-A-773920A-A △22520-X (1) (PR)Runout B variant 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 19101
- Format
- LP, Album · Specialty Records
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-773920-ASide 1 Runout stamped
SP-0-1Side 1 Runout etched
ST-A-773290-BSide 2 Runout stamped
SP-0-1Side 2 Runout etched
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 19101
- Format
- LP, Album · PR - Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
Side 1: ST-A-773919-A (PR) 0Side 1 Runout Etched
Side 2: ST-A-773920-A (PR) 0Side 2 Runout Etched
ST-A-773919-A (PR) PSide A Runout, Variant 1
ST-A-773920-A (PR) PSide B Runout, Variant 1
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 19101
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-773919-Side 1 Label
ST-A-773920-Side 2 Label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 19101
- Format
- LP, Album · Richmond
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-773919-AAA+-1 (PR) PRCVariant 1: A-Side etch
ST-A-773920 A-AA-1-11 PRC (PR)Variant 1: B-Side etch
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Atlantic SD 19101First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Atlantic SD 19101First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 50 355First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 50 355LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1977 | Japan | Atlantic P-10320AFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Atlantic P-10320AFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Atlantic SD 19101First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Spain | Atlantic HATS 421-256First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Taiwan | Pop MHK-7187LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1977 | Turkey | Atlantic 930First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Atlantic K 50355 (SD 19101)First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Atlantic K50355 / Atlantic K.50355First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Atlantic SD 19101First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Atlantic SD 19101First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Atlantic SD 19101First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Atlantic ATL 50 355LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 19101LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1So Long5:24
- A2Just Remember I Love You3:14
- A3Sold On You3:26
- A4Someday Soon4:02
- A5Just Think4:11
- B1Getaway3:42
- B2Only A Fool4:22
- B3Head On Home4:00
- B4Piece Of Paper4:04
- B5Even Steven4:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Luna Sea are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Luna Sea are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1977 and 1979.
When was Luna Sea first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Atlantic SD 19101.
How do I tell if my copy of Luna Sea is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SD 19101, K 50355 (SD 19101), K50355, ATL 50 355) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-A-773919-AAA+-1 (PR) PRC and ST-A-773920 AAA++-1 PRC PRIP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Luna Sea 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.
