UK
June 25, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Virgin SMDL 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SMDL A SMDL 1 A-1U-1-1-1 3Etching Side A
SMDL B SMDL 1 B-2U-1-2-Etching Side B
SMDL C SMDL 1 C-1U-1-1-Etching Side C
SMDL D SMDL 1 D-2U-1-3-Etching Side D
Vinyl pressings
Live In The City Of Light
by Simple Minds · 1987
40 pressings21 countriesNew WavePop RockSynth-popElectronic
Live In The City Of Light was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Live In The City Of Light
35 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 19 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
June 25, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Virgin SMDLX 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
SMDL 1 A-1-1U-1-8-: D SMDL1-A MASTERDISKSide A runout, variant 1
SMDL 1 B-2U-1-2- D SMDL1-BSide B runout, variant 2
SMDL 1 C-7C-1-1-2 DDSide C runout, variant 1
SMDL 1 D-2U-1-2- D SMDL1-D1Side D runout, variant 1
UK
June 25, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Virgin SMDL 1
- Format
- Box Set, Limited Edition, Numbered, LP, Album, Cassette, Album, CD, Album
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Virgin SMDL 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Embossed
- Runout / matrix
SMDL1-A (etched ) SMDL 1 A-1U-1-4-8 D 1 ( stamped ) MASTERDISK ( etched )Side A
SMDL1-B1 ( etched ) SMDL 1B-2U-1-2-1. DSide B
SMDL1-C1 ( etched ) SMDL 1 C-2U-1-4-3 D MASTERDISK ( stamped )Side C
SMDL1-D1 ( etched ) SMDL 1 D-2U-1-1-1C DDSide D
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-6850
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SP06850A MASTERDISK SIMPLE MINDS-A-SHI 16499 1-1Side A runout, variant 1
SP06850B SHI SIMPLE MINDS-B-SHI 16499-X 1-3Side B runout, variant 1
SP06850C SIMPLE MINDS-C-SHI 16500 1-Side C runout, variant 1
SP06850-D SIMPLE MINDS-D-SHI 16500-X 1-1Side D runout, variant 1
France
May 11, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 124291
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
124291 A 21 ᓇ M9 356257 2Runout side A
124291 B 21 1 ᓇ M9 356258 2Runout side B
124292 A 21 ᓇ M9 356259 2Runout side C
124292 B 21 1 ᓇ M9 356260 2Runout side D
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 40 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s40 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Argentina | Virgin TLP-90048/9First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Australasia | Virgin SMDLX 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Australia | Virgin SMDL 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Australia | Virgin SMDL 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Australia & New Zealand | Virgin SMDLX 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Brazil | Virgin 1228002 / RCA 1228002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Europe | Virgin SMDLX 1 / Virgin 303 067LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | France | Virgin 124291First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Greece | Virgin VG 50272/3First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Greece | Virgin VG 50272/3First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Israel | Virgin SMDLX 1 / Helicon Records SMDLX 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Italy | Virgin SMDLX 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Italy | Virgin Records Ltd. SMDLX1 / Virgin Dischi S.R.L. SMDLX1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Japan | Virgin Japan VJL - 1015First yearLP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | New Zealand | Virgin SMDL 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Ghost Dancing
- A2Big Sleep
- A3Waterfront
- A4Promised You A Miracle
- B1Someone Somewhere In Summertime
- B2Oh Jungleland
- B3Alive And Kicking
- C1Don't You Forget About Me
- C2Once Upon A Time
- C3Book Of Brilliant Things
- C4East At Easter
- D1Sanctify Yourself
- D2Love Song - Sun City - Dance To The Music (Medley)
- D3New Gold Dream
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Live In The City Of Light are there?
40 vinyl pressings of Live In The City Of Light are listed here, from 21 countries, released between 1987 and 1989.
When was Live In The City Of Light first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, US, France, Europe and more. One of them is Virgin SMDL 1, released June 25, 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of Live In The City Of Light is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SMDL 1, SMDLX 1, SP-6850, 124291) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SMDL A SMDL 1 A-1U-1-1-1 3 and SMDL B SMDL 1 B-2U-1-2-. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Live In The City Of Light 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.
