UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Elektra K 12354
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Pink Transparent Vinyl
Pink LadyKiss In The Dark
Vinyl pressings
Kiss In The Dark
by Pink Lady · 1979
23 pressings14 countriesDiscoElectronicPop
Kiss In The Dark was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Kiss In The Dark
23 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 14 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Elektra K 12354
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Elektra K 12354
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Elektra AS-11413Curb Records AS-11413
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ASS-11413 A SPSide A
ASS-11413-B SPSide B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Elektra E-46040Curb Records E-46040
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ES-46040 A SP [Artisan logo] HRunout side A
ES-46040 B SP [Artisan logo] HRunout side B
E-46040-ALabel side A
E-46040-BLabel side B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Elektra E-46040
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Red Labels
- Runout / matrix
ES-46040 A-1 AR R-4426Side A
ES-46040-B-3-AR R-4438Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Elektra E 46040First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Belgium | Elektra ELK 12 354First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Brazil | Elektra 12.046First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Canada | Elektra E 46040 / Curb Records E 46040First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Canada | Elektra E 46040 / Curb Records E 46040First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Colombia | Elektra 23(4011)00038First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | Elektra ELK 12 354First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | Elektra ELK 12 354First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Elektra ELK 12 354First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | Elektra W 12354First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Italy | Elektra W 12354First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Elektra E-46040First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Philippines | April Records AR-510First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Spain | Hispavox 45-1868 / Elektra 45-1868First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Elektra K 12354First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AKiss In The Dark
- BWalk Away Renee
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Kiss In The Dark are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Kiss In The Dark are listed here, from 14 countries.
When was Kiss In The Dark first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, US, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is Elektra K 12354.
How do I tell if my copy of Kiss In The Dark is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K 12354, AS-11413, E-46040, SV-6634) 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 Kiss In The Dark 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.
