Europe
1980- Label and catalog number
- Planet PL 52 251
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
P 10-ASide A Label
P 10-BSide B Label
NightLong Distance
Vinyl pressings
Long Distance
by Night · 1980
16 pressings12 countriesPop RockRock
Long Distance was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Long Distance
16 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 12 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Planet K 52251
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Planet P 10
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Planet P-10
- Format
- LP, Album · AR Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P-10-A1-RE-AR PL SM B-15405RESide A (Etched)
P-10-B1-RE-AR PL LE B 15406reSide B (Etched)
P 10-A (AR)Side A (Label)
P 10-B (AR)Side B (Label)
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Planet P-10
- Format
- LP, Advance, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P-10-A1-RE-S̶P̶ AR FL SM B-15405 REA-Side Runout Etching
P-10-B1-RE-S̶P̶ AR FL LE B-15406reB-Side Runout Etching
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Planet P 10
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
P-10-A-RE-SP 1-2 P.L. SMSide One Etched
P-10-B-RE-SP P.L.-L.E. 1-4Side Two Etched
SRC [logo]Stamped Both Sides
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Planet P-10First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Canada | Planet XP-10First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Europe | Planet PL 52 251First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | France | Planet PL 52 251 / Planet P 10First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Greece | Planet 52251First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Italy | Planet W 52251First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Planet P-10925QFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Planet PL 52 251First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | New Zealand | Planet P-10First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Scandinavia | Planet PL 52251First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Planet K 52251First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Planet P 10First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Planet P 10First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Planet P-10First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Planet P-10First yearLP, Advance, Stereo | LP, Advance, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Dr. Rock4:19
- A2Don't Break My Heart4:06
- A3Love On The Airwaves3:59
- A4The Letter3:24
- A5Callin' Me Back3:57
- B1You Cried Wolf2:36
- B2Stealin'3:59
- B3Miss You (Like I Do)4:09
- B4Day After Day4:00
- B5Good To Be Back In Your Arms3:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Long Distance are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Long Distance are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Long Distance first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Planet PL 52 251.
How do I tell if my copy of Long Distance is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PL 52 251, K 52251, P 10, P-10) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P 10-A and P 10-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Long Distance 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.
