UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7220
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
StyxLorelei
Vinyl pressings
Lorelei
by Styx · 1975
14 pressings9 countriesPop RockHard RockRock
Lorelei was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Lorelei
9 pressings came out in 1975, 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.
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1786-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
11969-S M2 [TML-S MR(circled)] △98745Runout side A, etched [stamped]
11970-S M1 [MR(circled)] △98745-XRunout side B, etched [stamped]
11969-SLabel side A
11970-SLabel side B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1786-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
11969-SSide A matrix
11970-SSide B matrix
11969-S P1 [etched] TML-S [stamped]Side A runout
11970-S P1 [etched] TML-S [stamped]Side B runout
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1786-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
11969-SSide A matrix
11970-SSide B matrix
11969-S TI [etched] TML-M[stamped] T IIISide A runout variation 1
11970-S TI [etched] TML-M [stamped] TIISide B runout variation 1
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1786-SA&M Records 1786
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
11969-S-SM-2 TML-S sA-side runout
11969 SM 2 S sB-side runout
(11969-S)A-side label
(11969)B-side label
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records K-6288
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | A&M Records K-6288First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | A&M Records 625057First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | New Zealand | A&M Records K6288First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Portugal | A&M Records P-1786-SGFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7220First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | US | A&M Records 1786-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1975 | US | A&M Records 1786-S / A&M Records 1786First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1975 | US | A&M Records 1786-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | A&M Records 1786-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1976 | Canada | A&M Records AM-17867", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | A&M Records 16 742 AT7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Canada | A&M Records AM-1786-S7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Canada | A&M Records AM-1786-S / A&M Records AM-17867", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1976 | Japan | A&M Records CM-20077", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ALorelei3:20
- BMidnight Ride4:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lorelei are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Lorelei are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was Lorelei first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, US, Australia, New Zealand and more. One of them is A&M Records AMS 7220.
How do I tell if my copy of Lorelei is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMS 7220, 1786-S, K-6288, K6288) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lorelei 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.
