UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Cube Records BUG 20
- Format
- 7", Stereo
Harvey AndrewsIn The Darkness / Soldier
Vinyl pressings
In The Darkness / Soldier
by Harvey Andrews · 1972
13 pressings3 countriesPop RockRockPop
In The Darkness / Soldier was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 In The Darkness / Soldier
10 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 3 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Cube Records BUG 20
- Format
- 7", Single · Push Out Centre
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Cube Records BUG 20
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Push Out Centre
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Cube Records BUG 20
- Format
- 7", Stereo · solid label
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Cube Records BUG 20
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Lab Variation
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Cube Records BUG 20
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Cube Records 2016 025First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Scandinavia | Cube Records 2016.025First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | Cube Records BUG 20First year7", Stereo | 7", Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | Cube Records BUG 20First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | UK | Cube Records BUG 20First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | UK | Cube Records BUG 20First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | Cube Records BUG 20First year7", Stereo | 7", Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | Cube Records BUG 20First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | Cube Records BUG 20First year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1972 | UK | Cube Records BUG 20First year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1978 | UK | Cube Records BUG 207", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1978 | UK | Cube Records BUG 207", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1978 | UK | Cube Records BUG 207", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AIn The Darkness2:12
- BSoldier4:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of In The Darkness / Soldier are there?
13 vinyl pressings of In The Darkness / Soldier are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1972 and 1978.
When was In The Darkness / Soldier first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK, Australia, Scandinavia. One of them is Cube Records BUG 20.
How do I tell if my copy of In The Darkness / Soldier is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BUG 20, 2016 025, 2016.025) 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 In The Darkness / Soldier 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.