UK
April 10, 1995- Label and catalog number
- Formation Records FORM 12060
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · Orange text
- Runout / matrix
FORM 12060 A1side A, etched
FORM 12060 B1side B, etched
Sound Of The FutureThe Lighter
Vinyl pressings
The Lighter
by Sound Of The Future · 1995
12 pressings1 countryDrum n BassJungleElectronic
The Lighter was first pressed on vinyl in 1995. 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 The Lighter
4 pressings came out in 1995, 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
1995- Label and catalog number
- Formation Records FORM 12060 R
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1995- Label and catalog number
- Formation Records FORM12060R
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
UK
1995- Label and catalog number
- Formation Records FORM 12060
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · Yellow text
- Runout / matrix
FORM 12060 A1Side A, etched
FORM 12060 B1Side B, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | UK | Formation Records FORM 12060 RFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1995 | UK | Formation Records FORM12060RFirst year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1995 | UK | Formation Records FORM 1206012", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1995 | UK | Formation Records FORM 1206012", 45 RPM, White Label, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, White Label, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1995 | UK | Formation Records FORM12060R12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1995 | UK | Formation Records FORM 12060First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1995 | UK | Formation Records FORM 12060First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | UK | Formation Records FORM 1206012", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Limited Edition, Repress, White Label · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Limited Edition, Repress, White Label · Limited |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | UK | Kniteforce Records KFORM09SE12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | UK | Kniteforce Records KFORM10 / Formation Records FORM12060R12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2026 | UK | Kniteforce Records KFORM09 / Formation Records FORM1206012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Formation Records FORM 12060 R12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- A1The Lighter (Mix 1)6:08
- B1The Lighter (Mix 2)5:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Lighter are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Lighter are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1995 and 2026.
When was The Lighter first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1995, in UK. One of them is Formation Records FORM 12060, released April 10, 1995.
How do I tell if my copy of The Lighter is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FORM 12060, FORM 12060 R, FORM12060R) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FORM 12060 A1 and FORM 12060 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Lighter 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.