UK
June 11, 1982- Label and catalog number
- R & B Records RBS 210
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RBS 210 A-1 TONE DAMONTRunout Side A etched
RBS 210 B1 5 DAMONTRunout Side B etched
Vinyl pressings
Music And Lights
by Imagination · 1982
36 pressings14 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronic
Music And Lights 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 Music And Lights
34 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 12 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
June 18, 1982- Label and catalog number
- R & B Records RBS 210
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid centre
- Runout / matrix
RBS 210 A-1 TONE DAMONT PRunout etched side A
RBS 210 B-1 DAMONT XRunout etched side B
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- R & B Records RBL 210
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RBL 210 A-1 DAMONT TONE A TOTAL BELLENDERRunout etched side A, variant 1
RBL 210 B-1 DAMONTRunout etched side B, variant 1
RBL 210 A-1 DAMONT TONe D TOTAL BELLENDER PRunout etched side A, variant 2
RBL 210 B-1 DAMONT M IRunout etched side B, variant 2
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- R & B Records RBS 210
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RBS 210 A-₁ tone DAMONT RRunout side A etched variant 1
RBS 210 B₁ DAMONT CRunout side B etched variant 1
RBS 210 A-₁ tone DAMONT 2Runout side A etched variant 2
RBS 210 B₁ DAMONT 7Runout side B etched variant 2
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- R & B Records RBS 210
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Pushout Centre
- Runout / matrix
RBS 210 A-1 tone DAMONTSide A runout
RBS 210 B1 DAMONTSide B runout
RBS 210-ASide A label
RBS 210-BSide B label
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- R & B Records RBS 210
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Label Variation
- Runout / matrix
RBS 210 A-1 tone DAMONTRunout side A etched
RBS 210 B1 DAMONTRunout side B etched
RBS 210-ALabel side A
RBS 210-BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 36 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s36 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Benelux | Red Bus Records WEA 28.379 / Red Bus Records WEA 28379First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | Benelux | WEA WEA 19197 / Red Bus Records WEA 19197First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Benelux | WEA WEA 19197 / Red Bus Records WEA 19197First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Black Sun BS-024First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Canada | Black Sun BLK-308First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Europe | Ariola 600 644 / Red Bus Records 600 644First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Europe | Ariola 104 494 / Ariola 104 494-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | France | Clemence Melody 600578 / Red Bus Records 600578First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | France | Clemence Melody 104 236 / Red Bus Records 104236First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | France | Clemence Melody 104236First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | France | Clemence Melody 104236 / Clemence Melody 104 236First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Italy | F1 Team DM 937First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | Italy | F1 Team P 648First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | WEA WEA 19197 / Red Bus Records WEA 19197First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Portugal | Red Bus Records RBM 210First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AMusic And Lights5:22
- BMusic And Lights (Instrumental)4:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Music And Lights are there?
36 vinyl pressings of Music And Lights are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was Music And Lights first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, US, Benelux, Canada and more. One of them is R & B Records RBS 210, released June 11, 1982.
How do I tell if my copy of Music And Lights is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RBS 210, RBL 210, MCA-52129, WEA 28.379) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RBS 210 A-1 TONE DAMONT and RBS 210 B1 5 DAMONT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Music And Lights 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.
