Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 883 567-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
883 567-152// 320Side 1, Stamped
883 567-152// 320Side 2, Stamped
Vinyl pressings
Lost Weekend
by Lloyd Cole & The Commotions · 1985
22 pressings9 countriesAlternative RockPop RockRock
Lost Weekend was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Lost Weekend
20 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 8 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
October 1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor COLET 5
- Format
- 10", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Single
- Runout / matrix
LYN-16717-170 .Z. COLE T -5-A BilBo. TAPE OneSide A, hand-etching
LYN-16718-170 .Z. COLE T -5-B BilBo. TAPE OneSide B, hand-etching
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor COLE 5
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
COLE 5 A//1∇ 420 T BILBO TAPE oneA-side runout, variant 1
COLE 5 B//1∇ 420 T BILBO TAPE oneB-side runout, variant 1
COLE 5 A//1∇ 420 T 12 2 BILBO TAPE oneA-side runout, stamped (except BILBO TAPE one, etched), variant 2
COLE 5 B//1∇ 420 T 12 1 BILBO TAPE oneB-side runout, stamped (except BILBO TAPE one, etched), variant 2
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor COLEX 5
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
COLEX 5 A // 3 ∇ 420 T 1 BILBO TAPE oneRun-out, side A
COLEX 5 B // 3 ∇ 420 T 1 3 BILBO TAPE oneRun-out, side B
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor COLE 5
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Red Injection Labels
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor COLE 5
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Label
- Runout / matrix
COLE 5 A//2▽420 T 12 1BILBO TAPE ONESide A runout
COLE 5 B//2▽420T 12 5 BILBO TAPE ONESide B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Polydor 883 567-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Australia | Polydor 883 567-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Polydor 883 567-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | Polydor 883 567-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Polydor 883 567-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Polydor 883 567-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Polydor 883 567-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Polydor 883 567-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Polydor 883 567-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Polydor COLE 5First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Polydor COLEX 5First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Polydor COLE 5First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Polydor COLE 5First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Polydor COLEX 5-DJ / Polydor 883 567-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | Polydor COLE 5First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALost Weekend3:14
- BBig World2:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lost Weekend are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Lost Weekend are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Lost Weekend first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Polydor 883 567-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Lost Weekend is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 883 567-1, COLET 5, COLE 5, COLEX 5) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 883 567-152// 320 and 883 567-152// 320. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lost Weekend 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.
