Sweden
1981- Label and catalog number
- Sonet T-10056
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
T-10056-A2-CR- Tα PSRunout, A-side
T-10056-B2-CR- Tα PSRunout, B-side
Vinyl pressings
Flash In The Night
by Secret Service · 1981
33 pressings15 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Flash In The Night was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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
21 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 10 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.
Sweden
1981- Label and catalog number
- Sonet SEC-4
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SEC-4-A Tα CUTTING ROOM PSA Side Runout Groove
SEC-4-B-CR Tα PSB Side Runout Groove
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Sonet SON 2238
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Sonet SON 2707
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Interfusion K 8895
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- Attic ATT 1219
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 33 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s32 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Interfusion K 8895First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Canada | Attic ATT 1219First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Canada | Attic AT 265First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1981 | France | Sonet 310937 / Vogue 310937First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1981 | France | Sonet 101586 / Vogue 101586First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | France | Sonet 101586 / Vogue 101586First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | France | Sonet 101586 / Vogue 101586First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | France | Sonet 101586 / Vogue 101586First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Germany | Ultraphone 6.20 112First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | Ultraphone 6.13 314 / Ultraphone 6.13314 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | Ultraphone 6.20 11212", 45 RPM, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo |
| 1981 | Germany | Ultraphone 6.13314 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Italy | Sonet SONX 850First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Italy | Sonet SON 2707First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | New Zealand | Interfusion K 8895First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Portugal | Rossil RISS 8124 / Sonet RISS 81247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AFlash In The Night
- BWatching Julietta
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Flash In The Night are there?
33 vinyl pressings of Flash In The Night are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1981 and 1983.
When was Flash In The Night first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Sweden, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Sonet T-10056.
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 T-10056, SEC-4, SON 2238, SON 2707) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T-10056-A2-CR- Tα PS and T-10056-B2-CR- Tα PS. 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.
