UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Sky Note SKY LP 10
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LYN ¹¹ 5827 KEV v CHIPS SKY LP- 10-B̶ ARunout side A, etched
LYN 5828 KEV v CHIPS SKY-LP- 10-A̶ BRunout side B, etched
SKY LP 10ALabel side A
SKY LP 10BLabel side B
Sonya SpenceIn The Dark
Vinyl pressings
In The Dark
by Sonya Spence · 1978
15 pressings3 countriesReggaeReggae
In The Dark was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 In The Dark
5 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year. 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Sky Note SKYLP10
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SKY - LP 10 ■A LYN 5827 KEV V CHIPSRun-out side A, etched
SKY - LP 10 ■B LYN 5828 KEV V CHIPSRun-out side B, etched
SKY LP 10ALabel side A
SKY LP 10BLabel side B
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Sky Note SKYLP10
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SKY - LP 10 ■A LYN 5827 KEV V CHIPSRun-out side A, etched
SKY - LP 10 ■B LYN 5828 KEV V CHIPSRun-out side B, etched
SKY LP 10ALabel side A
SKY LP 10BLabel side B
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Sky Note SKYLP10
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
KEV V CHIPS SKY - LP - 10 ■BRun-out side B, etched
KEV V CHIPS SKY - LP - 10 ■ARun-out side A, etched
SKY LP 10BLabel side A
SKY LP 10ALabel side B
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Sky Note SKY LP 10
- Format
- LP, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
SKY-LP-10-B MT XIIII LYN 5828 KEV V CHIPSRunout side A, etched
SKY-LP-10.-A XIII LYN 5827 KEV V CHIPSRunout side B, etched
SKY LP 10BLabel side A
SKY LP 10ALabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | UK | Sky Note SKY LP 10First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Sky Note SKYLP10First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Sky Note SKYLP10First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Sky Note SKYLP10First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Sky Note SKY LP10LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | UK | Sky Note SKY LP 10First yearLP, Misprint | LP, Misprint |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | UK | Sky Note SKY LP 10LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue | LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue |
| 1988 | UK | Sky Note SKY LP 10LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue | LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | High Note 2521LP | LP |
| ? | Jamaica | Disc Pressers Ltd.LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Jamaica | High Note 2521LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Jamaica | High Note SP3234LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Jamaica | High NoteLP | LP |
| ? | Jamaica | High Note SP SS 3124 / High Note 2521LP | LP |
| ? | Nigeria | Sky Note SKY LP 10LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Jet Plane
- A2It Hurts To Be Alone
- A3I Love You So
- A4Damn Him
- A5Make Love To Me In The Dark
- B1No Charge
- B2Peace & Unity
- B3When
- B4Why Did You Leave Me
- B5Give Thanks
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of In The Dark are there?
15 vinyl pressings of In The Dark are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1978 and 1988.
When was In The Dark first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK. One of them is Sky Note SKY LP 10.
How do I tell if my copy of In The Dark is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SKY LP 10, SKYLP10) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LYN ¹¹ 5827 KEV v CHIPS SKY LP- 10-B̶ A and LYN 5828 KEV v CHIPS SKY-LP- 10-A̶ B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is In The Dark 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.