Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- F1 Team DM 9640
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DM 9640 A
DM 9640 B
SimoneRed Light Spells Danger
Vinyl pressings
Red Light Spells Danger
by Simone · 1985
10 pressings4 countriesHi NRGElectronicPop
Red Light Spells Danger 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 Red Light Spells Danger
8 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Spirit Records Ltd. Fire T8Spirit Records Ltd. Fire T 8
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · Red Clear
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Spirit Records Ltd. Fire T8
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Spirit Records Ltd. Fire T 8
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Spirit Records Ltd. Fire 8
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Spirit Records Ltd. FIRE 8
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Germany | RCA PT 40736First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | Italy | F1 Team DM 9640First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Spirit Records Ltd. Fire T8 / Spirit Records Ltd. Fire T 8First year12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | UK | Spirit Records Ltd. Fire T8First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Spirit Records Ltd. Fire T 8First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1985 | UK | Spirit Records Ltd. Fire 8First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Spirit Records Ltd. FIRE 8First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Spirit Records Ltd. FIRE 8First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Italy | F1 Team P 76377", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Netherlands | RCA pb 407357", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ARed Light Spells Danger (Extended Dance Mix)
- B1Red Light Spells Danger
- B2Heart And Soul
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Red Light Spells Danger are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Red Light Spells Danger are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Red Light Spells Danger first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Italy, UK, Germany. One of them is F1 Team DM 9640.
How do I tell if my copy of Red Light Spells Danger is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DM 9640, Fire T8, Fire T 8, Fire 8) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM 9640 A and DM 9640 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Red Light Spells Danger 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.