Australia & New Zealand
1984- Label and catalog number
- Arista 104539
- Format
- 7"
The Alan Parsons ProjectLimelight
Vinyl pressings
Limelight
by The Alan Parsons Project · 1984
11 pressings7 countriesPop RockRockPop
Limelight was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Limelight
1 pressing came out in 1984, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia & New Zealand | Arista 104539First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | Canada | Arista AS1-94717", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Arista 108 1687", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Peru | Arista 01.48.8000197", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | South Africa | Arista AAJ 1147", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Arista A 108.146 / Ariola A 108.1467", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Spain | Arista A -108.1467", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | US | Arista AS1-94717", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Europe | Arista 109 5517", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Spain | Arista 109650 / BMG 1096507", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Spain | Arista 609 65012", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ALimelight4:35
- BUrbania (Instrumental)4:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Limelight are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Limelight are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1984 and 1987.
When was Limelight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Australia & New Zealand. One of them is Arista 104539.
How do I tell if my copy of Limelight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 104539) 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 Limelight 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.
