UK
September 15, 1997- Label and catalog number
- Arista 74321511371Arista 74321-52292-1
- Format
- 12"
Lisa StansfieldThe Line
Vinyl pressings
The Line
by Lisa Stansfield · 1997
10 pressings4 countriesHouseSpeed GarageAcid JazzElectronic
The Line was first pressed on vinyl in 1997. 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 The Line
9 pressings came out in 1997, the album's first year, in 3 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
1997- Label and catalog number
- Arista LINE 4
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
L̶I̶N̶ LINE· 4 · A₁Runout side A, etched
LINE · 4· B₁Runout side B, etched
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Arista LINE2
- Format
- 12"
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Arista LINE1
- Format
- 12"
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Arista LINE 3
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
Europe
1997- Label and catalog number
- BMG UK & Ireland 74321 54092 1
- Format
- 12"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Europe | BMG UK & Ireland 74321 54092 1First year12" | 12" |
| 1997 | Europe | D:Disco 74321511371 / BMG Eurodisc 74321511371First year12", Limited Edition, 45 RPM · Limited | 12", Limited Edition, 45 RPM · Limited |
| 1997 | Europe | Arista 74321511371 / BMG 74321511371First year12" | 12" |
| 1997 | Italy | Do It Yourself DO IT 22-97First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | UK | Arista LINE 4First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1997 | UK | Arista LINE2First year12" | 12" |
| 1997 | UK | Arista LINE1First year12" | 12" |
| 1997 | UK | Arista LINE 3First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1997 | UK | Arista 74321511371 / Arista 74321-52292-1First year12" | 12" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK & Europe | Arista LINE 512", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- Part 1
- AThe Line (Ian O'Brien's Desert Funk Mix)
- Part 2
- BThe Line (Ian O'Brien's Benfleet 3.30 Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Line are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Line are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was The Line first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1997, in UK, Europe, Italy. One of them is Arista 74321511371, released September 15, 1997.
How do I tell if my copy of The Line is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 74321511371, LINE 4, LINE2, LINE1) 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 The Line 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.
