France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Public PUB 1213209Public PUB 12-13209
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
Vinyl pressings
City Lights
by William Pitt · 1986
31 pressings13 countriesEuropopFunkBalearicElectronic
City Lights was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 City Lights
8 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Public PUB 13209
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Public PUB 1213209Public PUB 12-13209
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Public PUB 13209
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
Ʈ PUB 13209 A A [AGI logo] 86/10Runout side A
Ʈ PUB 13209 B B [AGI logo] 86/10Runout side B
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Public PUB 13209
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Blue Injection Moulded Label
- Runout / matrix
Ʈ PUB 1309-A A [AGI logo]86-10Side A
Ʈ PUB 1309 B B [AGI logo]86-10Side B
Spain
1986- Label and catalog number
- Zafiro OOS - 919Zafiro OOS-919
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
OOS-919 A+ 1Runout side A
OOS-919 B+ 1Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | France | Public PUB 1213209 / Public PUB 12-13209First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | France | Public PUB 13209First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | Public PUB 1213209 / Public PUB 12-13209First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | France | Public PUB 13209First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | Public PUB 13209First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Zafiro OOS - 919 / Zafiro OOS-919First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Spain | Zafiro 20100919First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Spain | Zafiro P-145First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Belgium | RCA PB 412177", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Benelux | RCA PT 4121812", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Benelux | RCA PB 412177" | 7" |
| 1987 | Germany | Jupiter Records 885 590-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | Jupiter Records 885 590-112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Greece | Music-Box MAXI 6312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Italy | CGD INT 1529512", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | UK | Cowboy Records RODEO95712DJ12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label INF 00112", White Label | 12", White Label |
| ? | Greece | Music Box International MAXI 6312", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ACity Lights (Vocal Version)5:09
- BCity Lights (Instrumental Version)3:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of City Lights are there?
31 vinyl pressings of City Lights are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1986 and 1996.
When was City Lights first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in France, Spain. One of them is Public PUB 1213209.
How do I tell if my copy of City Lights is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PUB 1213209, PUB 13209, OOS - 919, 20100919) 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 City Lights 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.