US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Taang! Records TAANG! 31
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Blue Labels
- Runout / matrix
TAANG 31A DMSRunout side A, etched
TAANG 31BRunout side B, etched
The LemonheadsLuka
Vinyl pressings
Luka
by The Lemonheads · 1989
12 pressings1 countryPunkRock
Luka was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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
8 pressings came out in 1989, 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.
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Taang! Records TAANG! 31
- Format
- 7", Limited Edition · White
- Runout / matrix
TAANG. 31A DMSSide A runout
TAANG. 31B.Side B runout
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Taang! Records T 31
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Blue / Yellow
- Runout / matrix
NR-18755A L-40487Side A runout etched
NR-18755B L-40487-XSide B runout etched
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Taang! Records TAANG! 31
- Format
- 7", Limited Edition · Yellow Translucent
- Runout / matrix
NR-18755 ASide A, etched
NR-18755 BSide B, etched
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Taang! Records TAANG! 31
- Format
- 7" · Red Translucent
- Runout / matrix
NR-18755 ASide A, etched
NR-18755 BSide B, etched
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Taang! Records TAANG! 31
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Black/Yellow Swirl
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | US | Taang! Records TAANG! 31First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | US | Taang! Records TAANG! 31First year7", Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | US | Taang! Records T 31First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | US | Taang! Records TAANG! 31First year7", Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | US | Taang! Records TAANG! 31First year7" · Colored vinyl | 7" · Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | US | Taang! Records TAANG! 31First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | US | Taang! Records TAANG! 317", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | US | Taang! Records TAANG! 31First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | US | Taang! Records TAANG! 31First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | US | Taang! Records TAANG! 317" · Colored vinyl | 7" · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Taang! Records T-317", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Taang! Records T-317", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- ALuka
- B1Strange
- B2Mad
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Luka are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Luka are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Luka first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US. One of them is Taang! Records TAANG! 31.
How do I tell if my copy of Luka is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TAANG! 31, T 31) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TAANG 31A DMS and TAANG 31B. 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.
