Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Matra MLP-006
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MLP 006 A-2 CRC SNBSide A runout
MLP 006-B CRC SNBSide B runout
Vinyl pressings
Lime 3
by Lime · 1983
19 pressings15 countriesSynth-popDiscoHi NRGElectronic
Lime 3 was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Lime 3
17 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 14 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.
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Matra MLP-006 P
- Format
- LP, Album, Picture Disc
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Prism PLP 1020Prism PLP-1020
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PLP-1020-A MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbIE JR :<) ⓢ S-10741Runout side A
PLP-1020-B MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbIE JR :<) ⓢ S-10742 -Runout side B
S-10741Label side A
S-10742Label side B
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Prism PLP 1020Prism PLP-1020
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Prism PLP 1020Prism PLP-1020
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Brazil
1983- Label and catalog number
- Atlas 813 066-1 7
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
813 066171 01 ℗ 1983 200-1-Runout side A
813 06617 1 01 ℗ 1983 200 1–Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Brazil | Atlas 813 066-1 7First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Canada | Matra MLP-006First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Canada | Matra MLP-006 PFirst yearLP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1983 | France | Polydor 813 066-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Germany | Polydor 813 066-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Italy | Polydor 813 066-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Mexico | Musart EDI 60730First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Polydor 813 066-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Philippines | Prism PLP 1011First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Portugal | Polydor 813 066-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Polydor 813 066-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | South Africa | Polydor POLY 5613First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Spain | Polydor 813 066-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Prism PLP 1020 / Prism PLP-1020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Prism PLP 1020 / Prism PLP-1020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Guilty7:01
- A2Angel Eyes7:40
- A3On The Grid4:00
- B1Give Me Your Body7:15
- B2Together6:53
- B3Rendez Vous On The Dark Side Of The Moon8:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lime 3 are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Lime 3 are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1983 and 1986.
When was Lime 3 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Canada, US, Brazil, France and more. One of them is Matra MLP-006.
How do I tell if my copy of Lime 3 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MLP-006, MLP-006 P, PLP 1020, 813 066-1 7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MLP 006 A-2 CRC SNB and MLP 006-B CRC SNB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lime 3 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.
