US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Pacific Jazz ST-20131
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
The CrusadersLighthouse '68
Vinyl pressings
Lighthouse '68
by The Crusaders · 1968
14 pressings3 countriesSoul-JazzJazz
Lighthouse '68 was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Lighthouse '68
9 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 2 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Pacific Jazz ST-20131
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Pacific Jazz ST-20131
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ST 20131 SIDE 1 RE1
ST 20131 SIDE2 RE1
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Pacific Jazz ST-20131
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ST 20131 SIDE 1 -1B 1A3Side A
ST 20131 SIDE 2 -1A 1A1Side B
St-20131-1 K AUDIOMATRIXRunout etched side 1 [the "AUDIOMATRIX" is stamped (faintly)]
ST-20131-2K AUDIOMATRIXRunout etched side 2 [the "AUDIOMATRIX" is stamped (faintly)]
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- World Pacific Jazz ST-20131
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ST-20131-1Side 1 runout
ST-20131-2Side 2 runout
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Pacific Jazz ST-20131
- Format
- LP, Album, Mispress · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
PJ-10131-1-??Runout side A
PJ-10131-2Runout side B
PJ-10131-ALabel side A
PJ-10131-BLabel side B
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Japan | Pacific Jazz JP-8388First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1968 | Japan | Pacific Jazz JP-8388First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1968 | US | Pacific Jazz ST-20131First yearLP, Album, Mispress | LP, Album, Mispress |
| 1968 | US | Pacific Jazz ST-20131First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | US | Pacific Jazz ST-20131First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | US | Pacific Jazz ST-20131First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | US | Pacific Jazz ST-20131First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Pacific Jazz PJ-10131First yearLP, Album, Misprint, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Misprint, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1968 | US | World Pacific Jazz ST-20131First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Applause Records APBL-2312LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | US | Applause Records APBL-2312LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Pacific Jazz ST-20131LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | World Pacific Jazz ST-20131LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Pacific Jazz ST-20131LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Ooga-Boo-Ga-Loo6:39
- A2Eleanor Rigby7:32
- A3Native Dancer8:52
- B1Never Had It So Good7:15
- B2The Emperor8:50
- B3Impressions6:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lighthouse '68 are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Lighthouse '68 are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1968 and 1982.
When was Lighthouse '68 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, Japan. One of them is Pacific Jazz ST-20131.
How do I tell if my copy of Lighthouse '68 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST-20131, PJ-10131, JP-8388) 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 Lighthouse '68 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.
