UK
March 28, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VST 1063
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
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Vinyl pressings
Lucy
by Habit · 1988
15 pressings4 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
Lucy was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Lucy
13 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
UK
March 28, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1063
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VS 1063 A-1U-1-Q1Runout stamped side A
VS 1063 B-1U-1-Q1Runout stamped side B
JARunout etched side A
VS 1063-ALabel side A
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSA 1063
- Format
- 10"
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSTR 1063
- Format
- 12"
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSX 1063
- Format
- 7", Single, Limited Edition
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSR 1063
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Europe | Virgin 609 951 / Virgin 609 951-213First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | France | Virgin 90422First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | Spain | Virgin F-609 951First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin VSA 1063First year10" | 10" |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin VSTR 1063First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin VSX 1063First year7", Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin VSR 1063First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin VSTR 1063First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin VSRX 1063First year7", Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin VS 1063First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin VST 1063First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin VS 1063First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Virgin 109 951 / Virgin 109 951-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Virgin 612 02212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | Virgin 112 022 / Virgin 112 022-1007", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ALucy (TFZ Mix)
- BRise
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lucy are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Lucy are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Lucy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, Europe, France, Spain. One of them is Virgin VST 1063, released March 28, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Lucy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VST 1063, VS 1063, VSA 1063, VSTR 1063) 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 Lucy 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.