Japan
September 21, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Air Records RAL-8506
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RAL-8506-ALabel, side A
RAL-8506-BLabel, side B
Makoto MatsushitaFirst Light
Vinyl pressings
First Light
by Makoto Matsushita · 1981
13 pressings1 countryAORCity PopFunkJazz-Rock
First Light was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 First Light
3 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year. 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.
Japan
1981- Label and catalog number
- Air Records RAL-8506
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
Japan
1981- Label and catalog number
- Air Records RAL-8506
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | Air Records RAL-8506First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1981 | Japan | Air Records RAL-8506First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1981 | Japan | Air Records RAL-8506First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Japan | Moon Records MOON-28001LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Japan | Warner Music Japan WQJL-104 / HMV Record Shop WQJL-104LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
2020s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Japan | Warner Music Japan WQJL-104 / HMV Record Shop WQJL-104LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Stereo |
| 2021 | Japan | Warner Music Japan WQJL-104 / HMV Record Shop WQJL-104LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Stereo |
| 2022 | Japan | Warner Music Japan WQJL-144 / HMV Record Shop WQJL-144LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Japan | Warner Music Japan WQJL-153/4LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
| 2023 | Japan | Warner Music Japan WQJL-177 / HMV Record Shop WQJL-177LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Japan | Warner Music Japan WQJL-186 / HMV Record Shop WQJL-186LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Japan | Warner Music Japan WQJL-205 / HMV Record Shop WQJL-205LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Japan | Warner Music Japan WQJL211LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Quadraphonic · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Quadraphonic · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1First Light4:32
- A2One Hot Love4:20
- A3Resort For Blue1:23
- A4September Rain4:29
- A5Lazy Night4:48
- B1This Is All I Have For You5:06
- B2I Know...1:59
- B3Love Was Really Gone5:46
- B4Sunset8:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of First Light are there?
13 vinyl pressings of First Light are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1981 and 2026.
When was First Light first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Japan. One of them is Air Records RAL-8506, released September 21, 1981.
How do I tell if my copy of First Light is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RAL-8506) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RAL-8506-A and RAL-8506-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is First Light 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.