France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6359 117
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
015 6359117 1 380 POLYGRAM C2Runout side A, stamped
015 6359117 2 380 POLYGRAM A3Runout side B, stamped
Vinyl pressings
The Philip Lynott Album
by Phil Lynott · 1982
18 pressings12 countriesPop RockSynth-popFunkElectronic
The Philip Lynott Album was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 The Philip Lynott Album
15 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 10 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6359 117
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6359117 A∇5 420 4 11 TOWNHOUSESide A runout, variant 1
6359117 B 6 420 H 1 11 3 TOWNHOUSESide B runout, variant 1
635 9117 A6∇ 420 4 11 1 TOWNHOUSESide A runout, variant 2
6359117 B5 420 4 1 TOWNHOUSE 2Side B runout, variant 2
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 23745-1Warner Bros. Records 1-23745
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
1-23745-A SR1 SP 1-1A-side runout etched
1-23745-B SR1 SP 1-1B-side runout etched
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 23745-1
- Format
- LP, Album · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1-23745-A SH1 B-17130-SH1 △2427 + SLMRunout Side A [Etched]
1-23745-B SH1 B-17131-SH1 △2427-X + SLMRunout Side B [Etched]
Allied 'ɑ' logoRunout Both Sides [Stamped]
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 23745-1Warner Bros. Records 1-23745
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1-23745-A JW1#1 0Side A etched
1-23745-B JW1#1 0Side B etched
0Both Sides stamped
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 23745-1Warner Bros. Records 1-23745
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1-23745-A WW1 # 2 · ─◁SIde A etched - variant 1
1-23745-B WW1 · ─◁Side B etched - variant 1
1-23745-A WW1 # 2 · ─◁SIde A etched - variant 2
1-23745-B WW2 · ─◁Side B etched - variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | France | Vertigo 6359 117First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Vertigo 6359 117First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Germany | Vertigo 6359 117First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Germany | Vertigo 6359 117LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1982 | Germany | Vertigo 6359 117First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Ireland | Virgin VI 1001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Vertigo 6359 117First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Portugal | Vertigo 6359 117First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | Vertigo 6359 117First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | South Africa | Vertigo STAR 5281First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Spain | Vertigo 63 59 117First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | Vertigo 6359 117First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Warner Bros. Records 23745-1 / Warner Bros. Records 1-23745First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Warner Bros. Records 23745-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Warner Bros. Records 23745-1 / Warner Bros. Records 1-23745First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Worldwide | Vertigo 388 072-5 / UMC 388 072-5LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Fatalistic Attitude4:28
- A2The Man's A Fool2:53
- A3Old Town3:24
- A4Cathleen3:33
- A5Growing Up4:59
- A6Yellow Pearl2:56
- B1Together3:38
- B2Little Bit Of Water3:33
- B3Ode To Liberty (The Protest Song)5:49
- B4Gino4:08
- B5Don't Talk About Me Baby4:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Philip Lynott Album are there?
18 vinyl pressings of The Philip Lynott Album are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1982 and 2022.
When was The Philip Lynott Album first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in France, UK, US, Germany and more. One of them is Vertigo 6359 117.
How do I tell if my copy of The Philip Lynott Album is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6359 117, 23745-1, VI 1001, STAR 5281) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 015 6359117 1 380 POLYGRAM C2 and 015 6359117 2 380 POLYGRAM A3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Philip Lynott Album 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.
