UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 827
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
VS 827 A-3U-1-1-X1 D VS-827-A Sterling SoundRunout (Stamped/Etched) Side A
VS 827 B-2U-1-1-X1 D VS - 827-BRunout (Stamped/Etched) Side B
Peter FramptonLying
Vinyl pressings
Lying
by Peter Frampton · 1985
24 pressings10 countriesPop RockClassic RockPopRock
Lying 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 Lying
20 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 827-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VS-827-12-A VS 82712 A-20-1-1-X1Runout side A
VS-827-12-B VS 82712 B-20-1-1-1Runout side B
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 827
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VS 827 A-3U-1-1-X1 D VS-827-A Sterling SoundRunout (Stamped/Etched) Side A
VS 827 B-2U-1-1-X1 D VS - 827-BRunout (Stamped/Etched) Side B
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 827-12DJ
- Format
- 12", Promo, 45 RPM
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89463
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 827
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Virgin VS 827First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Australia | Virgin VS 827First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | Atlantic 78 94637First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Canada | Atlantic 78 94637First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | Europe | Virgin 107 849 / Virgin 107 849-100First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Europe | Virgin 602 069 / Virgin 602 069-213First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Europe | Virgin 008277First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Virgin 008277First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | Virgin SA 1065First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | France | Virgin 008 276First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Italy | Virgin VINX 107First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Virgin VIN 45173First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Japan | Virgin 07VA-1028First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Japan | Virgin 07VA-1028First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Virgin VS 827First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ALying3:59
- BYou Know So Well3:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lying are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Lying are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Lying first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Virgin VS 827.
How do I tell if my copy of Lying is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS 827, VS 827-12, VS 827-12DJ, 7-89463) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VS 827 A-3U-1-1-X1 D VS-827-A Sterling Sound and VS 827 B-2U-1-1-X1 D VS - 827-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lying 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.
