UK
September 1, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 26112
- Format
- LP, White Label
Vinyl pressings
Flash
by Jeff Beck · 1985
31 pressings18 countriesBlues RockPop RockRock
Flash was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Flash
26 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 17 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 26112
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EPC 26112 A1Etched Runout Side A
EPC 26112 B2Etched Runout Side B
EPC 26112 A1Etched Runout Side A, Variant 1
EPC 26112 B1Etched Runout Side B, Variant 1
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 26112
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EPC 26112 A1Etched Runout Side 1
EPC 26112 B1Etched Runout Side 2
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic PE 39483Epic FE 39483
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P (2) AL-39483-2J MASTERDISKVariant 1 side A
P (2) BL-39483-1M MASTERDISKVariant 1 side B
P (2) AL-39483-2E MASTERDISKVariant 2 side A
P (2) AL-39483-1B MASTERDISKVariant 2 side B
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic FE 39483
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL-39483-2D G1 MASTERDISK A7Side A runout, variant 1
BL-39483-1D G1 MASTERDISK E6Side B runout, variant 1
AL-39483-2C G1 MASTERDISK A1Side A runout, variant 2
BL-39483-1C G1 MASTERDISK B7Side B runout, variant 2
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic FE 39483
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P-? º AL-39483-2BVariant 1 side A
BL-39483-1A º MASTERDISKVariant 1 side B
P-? º AL-39483-2JVariant 2 side A
BL-39483-1B MASTERDISKVariant 2 side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Argentina | CBS 20.661 / Discos CBS 20.661First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Argentina | CBS 20.661 / Discos CBS 20.661First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Australia | Epic ELPS 4450First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Australia | Epic ELPS 4450First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Brazil | Epic 144.852First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Europe | Epic EPC 26112 / Epic 26112LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Epic EPC 26112 / Epic 26112First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Greece | Epic 26112First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Hong Kong | CBS/Sony CYA 1090First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Israel | Epic 26112First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Epic 28·3P-627First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Mexico | Epic LNS-17493First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Epic ELPS 4450First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Philippines | Epic QEL 25101 / Epic FE 39483LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1985 | Portugal | Epic 26112 / Epic EPC 26112First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Japan | Epic SIJP-1134LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Epic PE 39483LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Ambitious4:45
- A2Gets Us All In The End6:05
- A3Escape4:56
- A4People Get Ready4:50
- B1Stop, Look And Listen4:26
- B2Get Workin'3:35
- B3Ecstasy3:46
- B4Night After Night3:40
- B5You Know, We Know5:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Flash are there?
31 vinyl pressings of Flash are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1985 and 2024.
When was Flash first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US, Canada, Japan and more. One of them is Epic EPC 26112, released September 1, 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of Flash is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPC 26112, PE 39483, FE 39483, 28·3P-627) 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 Flash 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.
