UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7455
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · White
Nils LofgrenShine Silently
Vinyl pressings
Shine Silently
by Nils Lofgren · 1979
19 pressings8 countriesPop RockRock
Shine Silently was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Shine Silently
14 pressings came out in 1979, 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7455
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7455
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Country unknown
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2157-S
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2182-S
- Format
- 7"
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2182-S
- Format
- 7", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Unknown | A&M Records 2157-SFirst year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Australia | A&M Records K7565First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | A&M Records AMS 7615 / A&M Records AMS S 7615First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Germany | A&M Records AMS 7615 / A&M Records AM 2157First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-1050First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-1050First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Netherlands | A&M Records AMS 7615First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Rhodesia | A&M Records AMRS 1285First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | South Africa | A&M Records AMRS 1285First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7455First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7455First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7455First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | A&M Records 2182-SFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1979 | US | A&M Records 2182-SFirst year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | UK | A&M Records AMS 82117", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | UK | A&M Records AMS 82117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | A&M Records AM 2627", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1985 | UK | A&M Records AMY 26212", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | A&M Records AM 2627", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
Tracklist
- AShine Silently3:41
- BKool Skool3:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shine Silently are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Shine Silently are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1979 and 1985.
When was Shine Silently first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, US, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is A&M Records AMS 7455.
How do I tell if my copy of Shine Silently is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMS 7455, 2157-S, 2182-S, K7565) 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 Shine Silently 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.
