Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74779
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MG-7-10418 G T (etched)Side 1
7-10199 TG (etched)Side 2
Ricky NelsonBright Lights & Country Music
Vinyl pressings
Bright Lights & Country Music
by Ricky Nelson · 1966
10 pressings4 countriesCountry RockRockFolkWorld
Bright Lights & Country Music was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Bright Lights & Country Music
9 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 3 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
May 1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74779
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7 10418 6Side 1
7 10419 5Side 2
US
May 1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 4779
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
May 1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74779
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7 10418 P1Side 1
7 10419 P1Side 2
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick STA 8657
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
7-10418-IL
7-10419-IL
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick LAT 8657
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG-10418-1BA Side runout groove (stamped)
MG-10419-1BB Side runout groove (stamped)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Decca DL 74779First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | Brunswick STA 8657First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | UK | Brunswick LAT 8657First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Decca DL 4779First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | US | Decca DL 4779First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Decca DL 74779First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Decca DL 74779First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Decca DL 4779First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Decca DL 74779First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | MCA Records DL-74779LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Truck Drivin' Man2:04
- A2You Just Can't Quit2:17
- A3Louisiana Man3:03
- A4Welcome To My World2:10
- A5Kentucky Means Paradise2:21
- A6Here I Am2:21
- B1Bright Lights And Country Music2:25
- B2Hello Walls2:18
- B3No Vacancy2:15
- B4I'm A Fool To Care2:24
- B5Congratulations2:59
- B6Night Train To Memphis2:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bright Lights & Country Music are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Bright Lights & Country Music are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Bright Lights & Country Music first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in Canada, US, UK. One of them is Decca DL 74779.
How do I tell if my copy of Bright Lights & Country Music is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 74779, DL 4779, STA 8657, LAT 8657) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG-7-10418 G T (etched) and 7-10199 TG (etched). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bright Lights & Country Music 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.
