UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- MVM 12 MVM 2885
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MVN-2885-A a Porky prime cut TT LYN-12411-1U
MVN-2885-B a Porky prime cut LYN-12412-2U
Vinyl pressings
Lucifer's Friend
by Vision · 1982
20 pressings6 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Lucifer's Friend was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Lucifer's Friend
13 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 3 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- MVM 2885
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MVM-2885 - A LYN-12035-1u A PORKY PRIME CUT. –Side AA etched runout
MVM-2885 - B A PORKY PRIME CUT. LYN-12036-1uSide A etched runout
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- MVM 2885
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MVM-2885 - A LYN-12035-1u A PORKY PRIME CUT. –Side AA etched runout
MVM-2885 - B A PORKY PRIME CUT. LYN-12036-1uSide A etched runout
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- MVM 12 MVM 2885
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
MVN-2885-A a Porky prime cut TT LYN-12411-1U
MVN-2885-B a Porky prime cut LYN-12412-2U
Italy
December 24, 1982- Label and catalog number
- Zanza Records ZR 0115
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Brown Beige Transparent
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 8231
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | France | Carrere 8231First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | France | Carrere 13.116 / Baby Records 13.116First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Italy | Zanza Records ZR 0115First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1982 | Italy | Zanza Records ZR 0115First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1982 | Italy | Zanza Records ZR 0115First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1982 | Italy | Zanza Records ZR 0115First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1982 | Italy | Zanza Records ZR 0115First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1982 | Italy | Zanza Records ZR 0115First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1982 | UK | MVM 12 MVM 2885First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | UK | MVM 2885First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | MVM 2885First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | MVM 12 MVM 2885First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1982 | Italy | Zanza Records ZR 0115First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1983 | Italy | For Sale FL 143207" | 7" |
| 1983 | Spain | Zafiro OOX-5837", Promo, Single · Promo | 7", Promo, Single · Promo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | US | Elusive Records EL-00212", Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AALucifer's Friend3:58
- ACrazy Girl3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lucifer's Friend are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Lucifer's Friend are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1982 and 1991.
When was Lucifer's Friend first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, Italy, France. One of them is MVM 12 MVM 2885.
How do I tell if my copy of Lucifer's Friend is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 MVM 2885, 2885, ZR 0115, 8231) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MVN-2885-A a Porky prime cut TT LYN-12411-1U and MVN-2885-B a Porky prime cut LYN-12412-2U. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lucifer's Friend 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.