France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Magnetic Records 1565116
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1565116 A 1Side A runout
156511 6 B 1Side B runout
Public PassionFlash In The Night
Vinyl pressings
Flash In The Night
by Public Passion · 1985
11 pressings4 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Flash In The Night 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 Flash In The Night
2 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year. 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.
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Magnetic Records 2009757
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
200975 7 A I M3 35I662stamped on A runout
200975 7 B I M3 35I663stamped on B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | France | Magnetic Records 1565116First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Magnetic Records 2009757First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | Magnetic Records 156511 612", Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | France | Not On Label 20097577", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1986 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 544012", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Germany | ZYX Records 1211 / ZYX Records zyx rec 12117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Italy | Chapulin CH 2850012", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Italy | Chapulin CH 280007", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Spain | Zafiro P-1267", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Spain | Zafiro OOS-89112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Zafiro P-1267", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AFlash In The Night6:26
- BFlash In The Night (Instrumental)4:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Flash In The Night are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Flash In The Night are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Flash In The Night first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in France. One of them is Magnetic Records 1565116.
How do I tell if my copy of Flash In The Night is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1565116, 2009757) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1565116 A 1 and 156511 6 B 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Flash In The Night 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.