Australia & New Zealand
1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI America ST-17198
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Lighthouse
by Kim Carnes · 1986
21 pressings16 countriesPop RockPopRock
Lighthouse was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Lighthouse
19 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 16 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI America AML 3106
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AML 3106 A-1-1-1-Side A
AML 3106 B-1-1-1-
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI America ST-17198
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-17198-Z2 [Allied 'a' logo] B-23737-Z2 △12732 SP Precision 0-1 AL-SPSide A runout, variant 1
ST-2-17198-Z2 [Allied 'a' logo] B-23738-Z2 AL-SP Precision SR 1-1 △12732-xSide B runout, variant 1
ST-1-17198-Z1 [Allied 'a' logo] B-23737-Z1 △12732 1-1 PrecisionSide A runout, variant 2
ST-2-17198.Z1 [Allied 'a' logo] B-23738-Z1 Precision △12732-X 1-1Side B runout, variant 2
Brazil
July 1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI America 31C 064 240572
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Luxo
- Runout / matrix
240572 1 01 (p)1986 200side a
240572 2 01 (p)1986 200side b
Japan
July 23, 1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI America EYS-91173
- Format
- LP, Album
Argentina
1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI America 158420
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Argentina | EMI America 158420First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Australia | EMI America ST.240572First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Australia & New Zealand | EMI America ST-17198First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Canada | EMI America ST-17198First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Colombia | EMI America 111054First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Europe | EMI America 1C 064-24 0572 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Europe | EMI America 064 24 0572 1 / EMI America 1C 064-24 0572 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | France | EMI America 2405721First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Greece | EMI America ST-17198 / EMI America 062-2405721First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Greece | EMI America ST-17198 / EMI America 062-2405721LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1986 | Italy | EMI America 64 2405721First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Mexico | EMI America SLEM-1387First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Portugal | EMI America 2405721First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Spain | EMI America 064-2405721 / EMI America 064 24 0572 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Spain | EMI 064-240572112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Divided Hearts4:08
- A2I'd Lie To You For Your Love3:43
- A3Black And White5:19
- A4Piece Of The Sky3:24
- A5You Say You Love Me (But I Know You Don't)2:48
- B1Dancing At The Lighthouse3:51
- B2Love Me Like You Never Did Before4:44
- B3Along With The Radio4:50
- B4Only Lonely Love3:58
- B5That's Where The Trouble Lies3:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lighthouse are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Lighthouse are listed here, from 16 countries.
When was Lighthouse first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Australia & New Zealand, UK, US, Brazil and more. One of them is EMI America ST-17198.
How do I tell if my copy of Lighthouse is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST-17198, AML 3106, 31C 064 240572, EYS-91173) 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 Lighthouse 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.
