US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Erika Records ER 116Erika Records ER116
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Gwen JonaeRed Light Lover
Vinyl pressings
Red Light Lover
by Gwen Jonae · 1982
10 pressings5 countriesDiscoElectronic
Red Light Lover was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Red Light Lover
1 pressing came out in 1982, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | US | Erika Records ER 116 / Erika Records ER116First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | France | ERC Records 813 423-112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | France | Barclay 813 423-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Netherlands | ERC Records 814 333-112", EP, 45 RPM | 12", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Netherlands | ERC Records 814 333-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Sweden | ERC Records ERC 7037", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Carrere CART 27212", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | US | Arial ARD124012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | US | Erika Records ER 116 / Erika Records ER11612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | US | Arial ARD124012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- ARed Light Lover (Vocal)6:39
- BRed Light Rocker (Instrumental)6:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Red Light Lover are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Red Light Lover are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was Red Light Lover first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US. One of them is Erika Records ER 116.
How do I tell if my copy of Red Light Lover is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ER 116) 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 Red Light Lover 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.