US
December 12, 2025- Label and catalog number
- Mass Appeal MSAP186STAN
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Yellow Sticker
Vinyl pressings
Light-Years
by Nas · 2025
17 pressings4 countriesBoom BapTurntablismConsciousHardcore Hip-Hop
Light-Years was first pressed on vinyl in 2025. 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 Light-Years
7 pressings came out in 2025, 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
December 12, 2025- Label and catalog number
- Mass Appeal
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Key/Black Sticker
- Runout / matrix
MSAP 186 A PNSide A
MSAP 186 B PNSide B
MSAP 186 C PNSide C
MSAP 186 D PNSide D
US
December 12, 2025- Label and catalog number
- Mass Appeal
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Magenta Sticker
US
December 12, 2025- Label and catalog number
- Mass Appeal
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Cyan/Blue Sticker
US
December 12, 2025- Label and catalog number
- Mass Appeal
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Day Ones Edition, Metallic Label
US
December 12, 2025- Label and catalog number
- Mass Appeal MSAP186STAN
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Special Edition · Yellow Sticker (Signed by Dj Premier & Nasty Nas)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2020s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Germany | Mass Appeal MSAP186HHVFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2025 | US | Mass Appeal MSAP186STANFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | US | Mass AppealFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2025 | US | Mass AppealFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2025 | US | Mass AppealFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | US | Mass AppealFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 2025 | US | Mass Appeal MSAP186STANFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Special Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Special Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | USA, Canada & Europe | Mass Appeal NALP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | US | Mass Appeal MSAP186D2VAR1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | US | Mass Appeal MSAP186AMALP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | USA & Canada | Mass Appeal MSAP186D2TANLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 2026 | USA, Canada & Europe | Mass Appeal MSAP186D2VAR1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Germany | Mass Appeal MSAP18602HHVLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | USA, Canada & Europe | Mass Appeal MSAP186D2MAX2LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | USA, Canada & Europe | Mass Appeal MSAP186D2MAX2LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1My Life Is Real
- A2GiT Ready
- A3NY State Of Mind Pt. 3
- A4Welcome To The Underground
- B1Madman
- B2Pause Tapes
- B3Writers
- B4Sons (Young Kings)
- C1It's Time
- C2Nasty Esco Nasir
- C3My Story Your Story
- C4Bouquet (To The Ladies)
- D1Junkie
- D2Shine Together
- D33rd Childhood
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Light-Years are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Light-Years are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 2025 and 2026.
When was Light-Years first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2025, in US, Germany. One of them is Mass Appeal MSAP186STAN, released December 12, 2025.
How do I tell if my copy of Light-Years is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MSAP186STAN, MSAP186HHV) 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 Light-Years 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.
