Belgium
1983- Label and catalog number
- BMC BMC 3520
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
BMC 3520-Aˡ FOONRun-out side A
BMC 3520-BˡRun-out side B
Vinyl pressings
Flashlight On A Disconight
by Rofo · 1983
21 pressings6 countriesElectroSynth-popDiscoElectronic
Flashlight On A Disconight was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Flashlight On A Disconight
17 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Belgium
1983- Label and catalog number
- BMC BMC 1520
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BMC 1520 - A1Side A
BMC 1520 - B1Side B
Belgium
1983- Label and catalog number
- BMC BMC 3520
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
BMC 3520-AIRunout Side A
BMC 3520-BIRunout Side B
Belgium
1983- Label and catalog number
- BMC BMC 3520
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
BMC 3520-AI FOONRunout side A
BMC 3520-BIRunout side B
Belgium
1983- Label and catalog number
- BMC BMC 3520BMC 3520
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
BMC 3520-AI FOONRunout Side A
BMC 3520-BIRunout Side B
Belgium
1983- Label and catalog number
- BMC BMC 3520
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
BMC 3520-AIRunout Side A
BMC 3520-BIRunout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Belgium | BMC BMC 3520First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Belgium | BMC BMC 1520First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Belgium | BMC BMC 3520First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Belgium | BMC BMC 3520First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Belgium | BMC BMC 3520 / BMC 3520First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Belgium | BMC BMC 3520First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Belgium | BMC BMC 3520 / BMC 3520First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Belgium | BMC BMC 3520First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Canada | TGO TGO-101First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Canada | TGO TGS-1001First year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | Italy | Zanza Records ZR 0119First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | Baby Records BR 50292First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Mexico | Trebol TI-70711First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | Mexico | Musart MI-31059First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Spain | Epic EPC A 12.4052First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Time Records12", Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | JDC Records JDC 002912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- AFlashlight On A Disco Night5:22
- BFlashlight (B-Side Version)5:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Flashlight On A Disconight are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Flashlight On A Disconight are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Flashlight On A Disconight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Belgium, US, Canada, Italy and more. One of them is BMC BMC 3520.
How do I tell if my copy of Flashlight On A Disconight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BMC 3520, BMC 1520, JDC 0029, TGO-101) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BMC 3520-Aˡ FOON and BMC 3520-Bˡ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Flashlight On A Disconight 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.
