US
1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI America B-8207
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Vinyl pressings
Out Of The Darkness
by Little Steven · 1984
18 pressings12 countriesClassic RockRock
Out Of The Darkness 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Out Of The Darkness
18 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 12 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.
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI America SPRO-9111
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI America P-B-8207
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
May 28, 1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI America EA174EMI America EA 174
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EA 174ASide A label
EA 174BSide B label
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI America AMI-1268
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AMI 1268-A DB
AMI 1268-B DB
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI America B-8207
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | EMI America AMI 1268First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Australia | EMI America AMI-1268First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Canada | EMI America B-8207First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Europe | EMI America 1C 006 2001597First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Europe | EMI America 1C K 060-20 1036 6First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Germany | EMI America 1C006-20 0159 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Italy | EMI America 06 2001597First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Japan | EMI America EYS-17464First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | Japan | EMI America EYS-17464First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | EMI 1A 006-2001597First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | Netherlands | EMI America 1A K052-2001606First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Peru | EMI America 01.36.100171First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | South Africa | EMI America AMIJ 531First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Spain | EMI 006 20 0159 7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | US | EMI America SPRO-9111First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AOut Of The Darkness3:55
- BFear4:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Out Of The Darkness are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Out Of The Darkness are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Out Of The Darkness first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is EMI America B-8207.
How do I tell if my copy of Out Of The Darkness is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use B-8207, SPRO-9111, P-B-8207, EA174) 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 Out Of The Darkness 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.
