France
March 18, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Sordide Sentimental SS 33002
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered
- Runout / matrix
MPO SS33002A ƮRunout side A
MPO SS33002B ƮRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Licht Und Blindheit
by Joy Division · 1980
17 pressings2 countriesNew WavePost-PunkRock
Licht Und Blindheit was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Licht Und Blindheit
1 pressing came out in 1980, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | Sordide Sentimental SS 33002First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered |
| 1986 | Unknown | Sordide Sentimental SS 33 0027", Limited Edition, Unofficial Release, 45 RPM · Unofficial, Limited | 7", Limited Edition, Unofficial Release, 45 RPM · Unofficial, Limited |
| 1986 | Unknown | Sordide Sentimental SS 33 0027", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited |
| 1986 | Unknown | Sordide Sentimental SS 33 0027", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited |
2000s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Unknown | Sordide Sentimental SS 33 002 / Sordide Sentimental SS 330027", Limited Edition, Numbered, Unofficial Release, 33 ⅓ RPM · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 7", Limited Edition, Numbered, Unofficial Release, 33 ⅓ RPM · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2007 | Unknown | Sordide Sentimental SS 33 0027", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release, Limited Edition · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release, Limited Edition · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2007 | US | Sordide Sentimental SS 330027", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release, Limited Edition · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release, Limited Edition · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2007 | US | Sordide Sentimental SS 330027", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release, Limited Edition · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release, Limited Edition · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Unknown | Sordide Sentimental SS 330027", Limited Edition, Unofficial Release, 45 RPM · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", Limited Edition, Unofficial Release, 45 RPM · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | Unknown | Sordide Sentimental SS 330027", Limited Edition, Unofficial Release, 45 RPM · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", Limited Edition, Unofficial Release, 45 RPM · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Unknown | Not On Label (Joy Division)7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered, Picture disc | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered, Picture disc |
2020s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Unknown | Sordide Sentimental SS 330027", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited |
| 2020 | Unknown | Sordide Sentimental SS 33 0027", Limited Edition, Unofficial Release, 45 RPM · Unofficial, Limited | 7", Limited Edition, Unofficial Release, 45 RPM · Unofficial, Limited |
| 2021 | France | Sordide Sentimental SS330027", Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2021 | Unknown | Sordide Sentimental SS 330027", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited |
| 2025 | France | Sordide Sentimental SS 330027", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Sordide Sentimental SS 330027", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Limited | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Limited |
Tracklist
- AAtmosphere4:09
- BDead Souls4:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Licht Und Blindheit are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Licht Und Blindheit are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1980 and 2025.
When was Licht Und Blindheit first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in France. One of them is Sordide Sentimental SS 33002, released March 18, 1980.
How do I tell if my copy of Licht Und Blindheit is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SS 33002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO SS33002A Ʈ and MPO SS33002B Ʈ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Licht Und Blindheit 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.
