Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2424 202
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2424202-A TLC-A DG Q GGSide A run-out area
2424202-B TLC-A Q GGSide B run-out area
2424 202-ASOn Label Side 1
2424 202-BSOn Label Side 2
Vinyl pressings
Images At Twilight
by Saga · 1979
21 pressings9 countriesProg RockPop RockRock
Images At Twilight 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 Images At Twilight
5 pressings came out in 1979, 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.
Germany
October 1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2391 437
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2391 437 S1 320 BV 1ARunout side A, variant 1
2391 437 S2 320 BP 1DRunout side B, variant 1
2391 437 S1 320 3 V1Runout side A. variant 2
2391 437 S2 320 3 V1Runout side B, variant 2
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2391 437
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2391 437 S1 320 BV 1ARunout side A, variant 1
2391 437 S2 320 BP 1DRunout side B, variant 1
2391 437 S 1 3 20 AA 1ARunout side A, variant 2
2 3 91 437 S 2 3 20 1YRunout side B, variant 2
Japan
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor MPF 1276
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MPF-1276A 〄67 A-1-1Side A
MPF-1276B A-1-1Side B
Japan
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor MPF 1276
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MPF-1276A 〄67 A-1-1Side A
MPF-1276B A-1-1Side 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.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Canada | Polydor 2424 202First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Polydor 2391 437First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | Polydor MPF 1276First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Polydor MPF 1276First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Germany | Polydor 2391 437First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | Polydor 2391 437LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Canada | Maze Records ML 8002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2391 437LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | France | Polydor 2391 437LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | France | Polydor 2391 437LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | Europe | Polydor 2391 437LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | France | Polydor 2391 437LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | Portugal | Polydor 2391 437LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Polydor 2391 437LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | Germany | Polydor 2391 437LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Europe | Bonaire 208 158 / Bonaire 208 158-630LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | Europe | Bonaire 208 158-630LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Scandinavia | Bonaire EL 208 158LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | USA & Canada | Ear Music 0215523EMU / Ear Music Classics 0215523EMULP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Polydor 2391 437LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | Polydor 2391 437LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1It's Time (Chapter Three)4:01
- A2See Them Smile3:25
- A3Slow Motion3:52
- A4You're Not Alone5:22
- B1Take It Or Leave It3:58
- B2Images (Chapter One)6:31
- B3Hot To Cold5:02
- B4Mouse In A Maze5:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Images At Twilight are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Images At Twilight are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1979 and 2021.
When was Images At Twilight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Canada, Germany, Japan. One of them is Polydor 2424 202.
How do I tell if my copy of Images At Twilight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2424 202, 2391 437, MPF 1276) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2424202-A TLC-A DG Q GG and 2424202-B TLC-A Q GG. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Images At Twilight 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.
