UK
March 22, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VST 1343
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Advance, Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
VST 1343 A-2U-1- DSide A runout, stamped
VST 1343 B-2U-1- DSide B runout, stamped
Vinyl pressings
See The Lights
by Simple Minds · 1991
16 pressings6 countriesPop RockArena RockRock
See The Lights was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 See The Lights
15 pressings came out in 1991, 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.
UK
April 22, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSTE 1343
- Format
- 12", Single Sided, Advance, Etched, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
VSTE 1343 A-1U-1-Dno barcode
UK
May 13, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1343
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Q Matrix Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
VS 1343 A-1 U-1-Q 2Runout side A stamped
VS 1343 B-1 U-1-Q 1Runout side B stamped
UK
May 13, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1343
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
VS 1343 A-1 U-1-Q 2Stamped Side A
VS 1343 B-2 U-1-Q 2Stamped Side B
UK
May 13, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1343
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · U Matrix Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
VS 1343 A-1U-1- DRunout side A stamped
VS 1343 B-2U-1- DRunout side B stamped
VS 1343-AMatrix label side A
VS 1343-BMatrix label side B
UK
May 19, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSTE 1343
- Format
- 12", Single Sided, Etched, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
VSTE 1343 A-1U-1-2 DRunout side A, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Australia | Virgin VS 1343 / Virgin MX-77141First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Europe | Virgin 114 300 / Virgin VS 1343First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Europe | Virgin VST 1343 / Virgin 614 300First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | France | Virgin 95025First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Italy | Virgin VST 1343First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Italy | Virgin VS 1343First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Mexico | Virgin 700 1027First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Virgin VST 1343 / Virgin 614 300First year12" | 12" |
| 1991 | UK | Virgin VST 1343First year12", 45 RPM, Advance, Single, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Advance, Single, White Label |
| 1991 | UK | Virgin VSTE 1343First year12", Single Sided, Advance, Etched, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Single Sided, Advance, Etched, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1991 | Italy | Virgin VS 1343First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | Virgin VS 1343First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Virgin VS 1343First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Virgin VS 1343First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | Virgin VSTE 1343First year12", Single Sided, Etched, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Single Sided, Etched, Limited Edition · Limited |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Virgin VS 13437", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASee The Lights (7" Version)3:55
- BTheme For Great Cities '91 (Edit)4:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of See The Lights are there?
16 vinyl pressings of See The Lights are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was See The Lights first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, Italy, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Virgin VST 1343, released March 22, 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of See The Lights is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VST 1343, VSTE 1343, VS 1343, 114 300) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VST 1343 A-2U-1- D and VST 1343 B-2U-1- D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is See The Lights 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.
