US
1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI America V-7834EMI America V-7834-1/2
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
V1 7834-Z3 Ⓗ —◁Side 1 Etched
V2 7834-Z3 Ⓗ —◁Side 2 Etched
STERLINGStamped, Both Sides
V-7834-1A-Side Label
Vinyl pressings
Lights Out
by Peter Wolf · 1984
32 pressings16 countriesPop RockRockPop
Lights Out 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 Lights Out
30 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 16 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.
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI America B-8208
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
B8208-S45-501507-A27 *1Etched side A
B8208-S45-501535-Z1 *2Etched side B
501507ALabel side A
501535Label side B
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI America B-8208
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
B8208-S45-501535-A-Z11 —◁ STERLINGA runout
B8208-S45-501507-Z3 —◁ STERLING ⒽB runout
501507AA label
501535B label
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI America B-8208
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
B-8208-S-45-501507A 2B-1 0 STERLING ⒽA runout
B-8208-S-45-501535-21 0 STERLING ⒽB runout
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI America P-B-8208
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
501570ASide A&B Label
Country unknown
1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI America B-8208
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 32 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s32 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Unknown | EMI America B-8208First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Australia | EMI America AMI-1312First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Australia | EMI America AMI-1312First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Australia | EMI America ED.87First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Canada | EMI America V-75066First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | Canada | EMI America B-8208First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | EMI America 1A 006-2002597First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Europe | EMI America 1C 006-2002597First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Europe | EMI America 20025977", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1984 | France | EMI America 1549356First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | EMI America 2002597First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | EMI Electrola 1C K 062-20 0268 6 / EMI America 1C K 062-20 0268 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Germany | EMI Electrola 1C K 062-200268612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1984 | Guatemala | EMI America 8208First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | Japan | EMI America EYS 17449First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ALights Out3:46
- BPoor Girl's Heart3:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lights Out are there?
32 vinyl pressings of Lights Out are listed here, from 16 countries.
When was Lights Out first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, UK, Japan, Italy and more. One of them is EMI America V-7834.
How do I tell if my copy of Lights Out is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V-7834, B-8208, P-B-8208, EA177) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V1 7834-Z3 Ⓗ —◁ and V2 7834-Z3 Ⓗ —◁. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lights Out 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.
