UK & Europe
January 14, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo LIZZY 14Vertigo 878 790-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
LIZZY 14 A-1U-1-2Runout A side
LIZZY 14 B-1U-1-1Runout B side
Thin LizzyDedication
Vinyl pressings
Dedication
by Thin Lizzy · 1991
10 pressings5 countriesHard RockClassic RockRock
Dedication was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Dedication
10 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 5 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
January 14, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo LIZZY 14Vertigo 878 790-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
LIZZY 14 A-1U-1-Q1Runout A side
LIZZY 14 B-2U-1-Q1Runout B side
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo LIZP 114Vertigo 878 845-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
LIZP+114+A ORLAKEEtched, Runout Side A
LIZP+114+B ORLAKEEtched, Runout Side B
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo LIZZY 114Vertigo 878 791-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LIZZY 114 A-1U-1-2Runout side A
LIZZY 114 B-2U-1-1Runout side B
878 791-1 -1Label side A
878 791-1 -2Label side B
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Phonogram Ltd. LIZZY 113
- Format
- 12", Limited Edition, Promo, White Label
- Runout / matrix
LIZZY 113
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Phonogram Ltd. LIZZY 114
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
LIZZY 114 A!-1U-1-2Side A - Stamped
LIZZY 114 A!-2U-1-1
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Europe | Vertigo 878 791-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | France | Vertigo 1366First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Vertigo LIZP 114 / Vertigo 878 845-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc |
| 1991 | UK | Vertigo LIZZY 114 / Vertigo 878 791-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | Phonogram Ltd. LIZZY 113First year12", Limited Edition, Promo, White Label · Promo, Limited | 12", Limited Edition, Promo, White Label · Promo, Limited |
| 1991 | UK | Phonogram Ltd. LIZZY 114First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Europe | Vertigo 878 790-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Vertigo LIZZY 14 / Vertigo 878 790-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK & Europe | Vertigo LIZZY 14 / Vertigo 878 790-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Zimbabwe | Vertigo STARL5801First yearLP | LP |
Tracklist
- ADedication
- BCold Sweat
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dedication are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Dedication are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Dedication first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK & Europe, UK, Europe, Zimbabwe and more. One of them is Vertigo LIZZY 14, released January 14, 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of Dedication is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LIZZY 14, LIZP 114, LIZZY 114, LIZZY 113) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LIZZY 14 A-1U-1-2 and LIZZY 14 B-1U-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dedication 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.
