Vinyl pressings
by Jethro Tull · 1984
Lap Of Luxury was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
15 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 7 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.
TULL 1 A//1 ▽ 420 C 1 1 2Side A, runout
TULL 1 B//1 ▽ 420 C 1 2Side B, runout
TULLD 1 C // 1 ▽ 420 C 1 1 2Side C, runout
TULLD 1 D // 2 ▽ 420 C 1 3Side D, runout
TULLX 1 A // 1 ▽ 420 C 1 1 1Side A, Variant 1
TULLX 1 B//2 ▽420 C 1 1 1Side B, Variant 1
TULLX 1 A // 2 ▽ 420 C 1 1 2Side A, Variant 2
TULLX 1 B//1 ▽ 420 C 1 1 2Side B, Variant 2
TULL 1 A // 2 ▼ 420 CSide A runout, stamped
TULL 1 B // 2 ▼ 420 CSide B runout, stamped
TULLX 1 A // 1 ▽ 420 C 1 1 1Side A runout, stamped
TULLX 1 B//2 ▽420 C 1 1 1Side B runout, stamped
1 SMX–62577 344 w2ASide A runout, hand-etched
1 SMX–62578 w2ASide B runout, hand-etched
MX-62577Side A label
MX-62578Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Chrysalis K-9511First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Canada | Chrysalis CPRO-3First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Europe | Chrysalis 106 807 / Chrysalis TULL 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany & Switzerland | Chrysalis 601 523-213First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Chrysalis K 9511First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Spain | Chrysalis ESP-619First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Spain | Chrysalis CHSC-2816First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Spain | Chrysalis CHS-2816First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Spain | Chrysalis CHSC-2816First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Spain | Chrysalis CHS-2816First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Chrysalis TULLX 1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Chrysalis TULL 1First year7", 45 RPM, Advance, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Advance, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Chrysalis TULLX 1First year12", 45 RPM, Advance | 12", 45 RPM, Advance |
| 1984 | UK | Chrysalis TULL 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Chrysalis TULL 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
16 vinyl pressings of Lap Of Luxury are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Australia, Europe, Germany & Switzerland and more. One of them is Chrysalis TULL 1, released August 31, 1984.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TULL 1, TULLX 1, K-9511, 106 807) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TULL 1 A//1 ▽ 420 C 1 1 2 and TULL 1 B//1 ▽ 420 C 1 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
