Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- Discomagic Records LP 191
- Format
- LP, Album
P. LionSpringtime
Vinyl pressings
Springtime
by P. Lion · 1984
14 pressings11 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Springtime was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Springtime
10 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 9 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.
Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- Discomagic Records LP 191
- Format
- LP, Album, Picture Disc
Australia & New Zealand
1984- Label and catalog number
- Carrere VPL1 6694
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1984- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 308.7058
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 66164Carrere 66.164
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
66164 A τ [symbol]Side A runout groove, etched
66164 B τ [symbol]Side B runout groove, etched
66164/1Side A label
66164/2Side B label
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 823 400-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia & New Zealand | Carrere VPL1 6694First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Brazil | Carrere 308.7058First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | France | Carrere 66164 / Carrere 66.164First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Germany | Carrere 823 400-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Greece | Carrere 062-240261 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Israel | Carrere 66.164First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Italy | Discomagic Records LP 191First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Italy | Discomagic Records LP 191First yearLP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1984 | Italy | Discomagic Records LP 191LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1984 | South Africa | Carrere CREJ(L) 8011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Spain | CBS S 26103 / Discomagic Records S 26103First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Argentina | Music Hall 14738-5LP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Europe | ZYX Music ZYX 20917-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Europe | ZYX Music ZYX 23063-1LP, Album, Compilation, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Compilation, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Dream6:03
- A2Springtime5:38
- A3Sweet Children1:54
- A4Happy Children5:40
- B1Reggae Radio4:47
- B2Kings Of The Night5:22
- B3A Song For You5:03
- B4Rubber Game3:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Springtime are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Springtime are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1984 and 2026.
When was Springtime first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Italy, Australia & New Zealand, Brazil, France and more. One of them is Discomagic Records LP 191.
How do I tell if my copy of Springtime is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP 191, VPL1 6694, 308.7058, 66164) 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 Springtime 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.
