UK
May 1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records VEGA1A&M Records vega 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
VEGA 1 A//1▽420T JARunout, A side, stamped/etched
VEGA 1 B//1▽420TRunout, B side, stamped
Vinyl pressings
Luka
by Suzanne Vega · 1987
39 pressings19 countriesAlternative RockFolk RockPop RockRock
Luka 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 Luka
39 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
May 1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records VEGA1A&M Records vega 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Blue Plastic Injection-Moulded labels
- Runout / matrix
VEGA 1 A//1▽420TA side, stamped
J/AA side etched
VEGA 1 B//1▽420TB side, stamped
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records VEGA10
- Format
- 10", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
VEGA 10 A 1 ▽420 ORLAKE JASide A runout
VEGA 10 B 1 ▽420 ORLAKESide B runout
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records VEGA 12
- Format
- 12", Single
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2937
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
A+M-AM-02937-A-C2 G1 Precision C1Side A runout
A+M-AM-02937-B-C2 G2 Precision A1Side B runout
AM-02937-ASide A label
AM-02937-BSide B label
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-35084
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AM 035084-A ES1 .. EmwA-Side
AM 035084-B Precision EmwB-Side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 39 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s39 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | A&M Records AM-2937First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Canada | A&M Records AM-2937First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Chile | EMI PROMO 111First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Colombia | A&M Records 390248-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Ecuador | A&M Records 45-88061First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Ecuador | A&M Records 45-88061First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | A&M Records 390 194-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | A&M Records 390 194-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Germany | A&M Records 392 194-1 / A&M Records 392194-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | A&M Records 390194-7 / A&M Records 390 194-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Guatemala | A&M Records 390 233-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Italy | A&M Records 390 194-7 / A&M Records 390194-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Mexico | A&M Records S/N-717First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Panama | A&M Records 390 233-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Philippines | A&M Records AM-87053 / A&M Records AM-2937First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALuka3:51
- BStraight Lines (Live)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Luka are there?
39 vinyl pressings of Luka are listed here, from 19 countries.
When was Luka first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, US, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is A&M Records VEGA1, released May 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of Luka is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VEGA1, VEGA10, VEGA 12, AM-2937) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VEGA 1 A//1▽420T JA and VEGA 1 B//1▽420T. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Luka 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.
