UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- PRT 7P 302
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7P 302-ALabel side A
Vinyl pressings
On The Air Tonight
by Willy Finlayson · 1984
17 pressings11 countriesSynth-popElectronic
On The Air Tonight was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 On The Air Tonight
14 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 8 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- PRT 12P 302
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12 P - 302 - A1. MT 1 NOEL DAMONTSide A Runout
12 P - 302 - B1. DAMONTSide B Runout
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- PRT 7P 302
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7.P. 302 A-2 NOEL ☆MT☆ DAMONTA side runout, etched
7.P. 302 B1 DAMONT ☆MT☆B side runout, etched
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- PRT 7P 302
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Original Issue, Paper Sleeve, Alternate picture
- Runout / matrix
7P 302-ASide A label
7P 302-BSide B label
South Africa
May 7, 1984- Label and catalog number
- PRT TRS 497
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Barbados
1984- Label and catalog number
- PRT 7P 302
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Barbados | PRT 7P 302First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | Europe | PRT 106 594 / Ariola 106 594First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | Disc'AZ 185First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | France | Disc'Az 1022First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | PRT 601 568First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Germany | PRT 601 553 / PRT 601 553-000First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | Italy | CGD INT 10605First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Spain | Zafiro OOS-748First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Spain | PRT OOX-671 / Zafiro OOX-671First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | PRT 7P 302First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | PRT 12P 302First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | PRT 7P 302First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | PRT 7P 302First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | South Africa | PRT TRS 497First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Mexico | PRT ES-GPRO 027517", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | PRT 7P 3027" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AOn The Air Tonight
- BAfter The Fall
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of On The Air Tonight are there?
17 vinyl pressings of On The Air Tonight are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was On The Air Tonight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, South Africa, Barbados, Europe and more. One of them is PRT 7P 302.
How do I tell if my copy of On The Air Tonight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7P 302, 12P 302, TRS 497, 106 594) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7P 302-A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is On The Air Tonight 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.