Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- Striped Horse DM 9336
- Format
- 12"
Patty BrardRed Light
Vinyl pressings
Red Light
by Patty Brard · 1985
10 pressings7 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
Red Light was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Red Light
8 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 5 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Striped Horse P 7363
- Format
- 7"
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Striped Horse SH 1203
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
SH-1203-A F-1 MASTERED AT CAPITOL Wally S - 15269 1-1 (c-Side A runout
SH-1203-B F-1 MASTERED AT CAPITOL Wally S - 15270 1-Side B runout
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Striped Horse 6.20528
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Striped Horse 6.14508Striped Horse 6.14508 AC
- Format
- 7", Single
Netherlands
1985- Label and catalog number
- Striped Horse Disk 1007Striped Horse DISK 1007
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
KG DIS1007 A 51C1Runout side A stamped; KG etched
KG DIS1007 B 51C1Runout side B stamped; KG etched
Disk 1007ALabel side A
Disk 1007BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Germany | Striped Horse 6.20528First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Striped Horse 6.14508 / Striped Horse 6.14508 ACFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Italy | Striped Horse DM 9336First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | Italy | Striped Horse P 7363First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Striped Horse Disk 1007 / Striped Horse DISK 1007First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Striped Horse DISK 3003First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCS 2128First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | Striped Horse SH 1203First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCX 12212812" | 12" |
| 1986 | UK | Spartan Records SP137 / Spartan Records SP 1377", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ARed Light
- B1Red Light (Strumental Version)
- B2Mystery Theme
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Red Light are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Red Light are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Red Light first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Italy, US, Germany, Netherlands and more. One of them is Striped Horse DM 9336.
How do I tell if my copy of Red Light is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DM 9336, P 7363, SH 1203, 6.20528) 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 Red 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.