UK
November 1981- Label and catalog number
- Factory FACT 44
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
FACT 44 A1 EG · STRAWBERRY ·Side A runout
FACT 44 B1 EG · STRAWBERRY ·Side B runout
Vinyl pressings
LC
by The Durutti Column · 1981
16 pressings10 countriesAvantgardeRock
LC was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 LC
4 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- GAP Records FACOZ 1008
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
FACOZ 1008 A ORSide A runout, etched
FACOZ 1008 B ORSide B runout, etched
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- Factory FACN 06
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
FACN-06-A SNB Al 230 QuRunout side A
FACN-06-B SNB Al 230 2Runout side B
Italy
1981- Label and catalog number
- Base Record FACT 44Factory FACT 44
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | GAP Records FACOZ 1008First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1981 | Canada | Factory FACN 06First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Italy | Base Record FACT 44 / Factory FACT 44First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | Factory FACT 44First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Portugal | Factory VFACT 111-18LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Portugal | Factory VFACT 111-18LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Spain | Factory 33 002 L / Nuevos Medios 33 002 LLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | France | Virgin 201902 / Factory 201902LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | Factory 23JAL-2 / Japan Record 23JAL-2LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | Factory 23JAL-2 / Japan Record 23JAL-2LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | Factory FACT 44LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 1987 | Brazil | Factory FACT 44LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | 4 Men With Beards 4m522LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | UK | Factory Benelux FBN 10LP, Album, Reissue, LP, Compilation, 7", 45 RPM, Single, All Media, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, LP, Compilation, 7", 45 RPM, Single, All Media, Remastered |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Factory 70166 / Virgin 70166LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Base Record FACT 44 / Factory FACT 44LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Sketch For Dawn (1)5:13
- A2Portrait For Frazier3:29
- A3Jacqueline2:15
- A4Messidor2:30
- A5Sketch For Dawn (2)4:33
- B1Never Known6:46
- B2The Act Committed5:03
- B3Detail For Paul1:58
- B4The Missing Boy6:35
- B5The Sweet Cheat Gone2:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of LC are there?
16 vinyl pressings of LC are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1981 and 2016.
When was LC first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, Australia, Canada, Italy. One of them is Factory FACT 44, released November 1981.
How do I tell if my copy of LC is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FACT 44, FACOZ 1008, FACN 06) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FACT 44 A1 EG · STRAWBERRY · and FACT 44 B1 EG · STRAWBERRY ·. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is LC 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.
