UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- FM WKFM LP 34
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WKFMLP 34 A-1-1-1- DRunout side A
WKFMLP 34 B-1-1-1- DRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
On A Storyteller's Night
by Magnum · 1985
29 pressings10 countriesProg RockArena RockRock
On A Storyteller's Night 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 On A Storyteller's Night
22 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- FM WKFM PD 34
- Format
- LP, Picture Disc
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- FM WKFMGP34
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc · Gold
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- FM WKFMHP34
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Clear
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- FM WKFMHP34
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Purple / Poster
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- FM WKFMHP 34
- Format
- LP, Album · Clear Red
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Canada | Polydor 827 609-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | France | POLYDOR 827 609-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Germany | Polydor 827 609-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Germany | Polydor 827 609-1First yearLP, Album, Misprint | LP, Album, Misprint |
| 1985 | Greece | Polydor 827609-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Mexico | Polydor LPR 16570 / Polydor 827 609-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Mexico | Polydor LPR-16570First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Polydor 827 609-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK | FM WKFM LP 34First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | FM WKFM PD 34First yearLP, Picture Disc · Picture disc | LP, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1985 | UK | FM WKFMGP34First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc, Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | UK | FM WKFMHP34First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | UK | FM WKFMHP34First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | UK | FM WKFMHP 34First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | UK | FM WKFM LP 34 / FM Revolver Records WKFM LP 34First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | UK & Europe | Back On Black RCV028LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2010 | UK & Europe | Back On Black RCV028LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Promo, Reissue, Remastered · Promo, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Promo, Reissue, Remastered · Promo, Limited |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Europe | FM WKFM LP 34LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1How Far Jerusalem
- A2Just Like An Arrow
- A3On A Storyteller's Night
- A4Before First Light
- A5Les Morts Dansant
- B1Endless Love
- B2Two Hearts
- B3Steal Your Heart
- B4All England's Eyes
- B5The Last Dance
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of On A Storyteller's Night are there?
29 vinyl pressings of On A Storyteller's Night are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1985 and 2026.
When was On A Storyteller's Night first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Europe, Canada, France and more. One of them is FM WKFM LP 34.
How do I tell if my copy of On A Storyteller's Night is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WKFM LP 34, WKFM PD 34, WKFMGP34, WKFMHP34) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WKFMLP 34 A-1-1-1- D and WKFMLP 34 B-1-1-1- D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is On A Storyteller's Night 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.
