US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Ace Of Hearts Records AHS 10015
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AHS 10015 A STERLING SRCSide A runout
AHS 10015 B STERLING SRCSide B runout
ASLP 10015-1Side A label
ASLP 10015-2Side B label
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Vinyl pressings
Lyres Lyres
by Lyres · 1986
10 pressings3 countriesGarage RockRock
Lyres Lyres 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 Lyres Lyres
3 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 2 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Ace Of Hearts Records AHS 10015
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
AHS 10015 ASide A runout, hand-etched
AHS 10015 BSide B runout, hand-etched
STERLING SRCSides A & B runout, stamped
ASLP 10015-1Side A matrix on label
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- New Rose Records ROSE 103
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ROSE 103 A S̶T̶E̶R̶L̶I̶N̶G̶ ̶S̶R̶C̶ ̶A̶H̶S̶ ̶1̶0̶0̶1̶5̶ ̶A̶ 1-2Runout side A
ROSE 103 B S̶T̶E̶R̶L̶I̶N̶G̶ ̶S̶R̶C̶ ̶A̶H̶S̶ ̶1̶0̶0̶1̶5̶ ̶B̶ 1̶-̶2̶Runout side B
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.
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | France | New Rose Records ROSE 103First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | Ace Of Hearts Records AHS 10015First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Ace Of Hearts Records AHS 10015First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | France | New Rose Records ROSE 103LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1987 | Spain | Imposible Records IMPOSIBLE 002LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Spain | Imposible Records IMPOSIBLE 002LP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Spain | Imposible Records 002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1990 | Spain | Imposible Records IMPOSIBLE 002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Spain | Munster Records MR 322 / Ace Of Hearts Records MR 322LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2012 | Spain | Munster Records MR 322 / Ace Of Hearts Records MR 322LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Not Looking Back4:18
- A2She Pays The Rent4:45
- A3You'll Never Do It Baby3:20
- A4I Love Her Still, I Always Will3:17
- A5No Reasons To Complain3:27
- A6The Only Thing3:10
- B1How Do You Know?3:12
- B2You Won't Be Sad Anymore2:47
- B3If You Want My Love3:28
- B4Busy Men4:40
- B5Teach Me To Forget You3:10
- B6Stormy3:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lyres Lyres are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Lyres Lyres are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1986 and 2012.
When was Lyres Lyres first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, France. One of them is Ace Of Hearts Records AHS 10015.
How do I tell if my copy of Lyres Lyres is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AHS 10015, ROSE 103) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AHS 10015 A STERLING SRC and AHS 10015 B STERLING SRC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lyres Lyres 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.