Japan
September 25, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Alfa ALR-6009
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ALR 6009A 111Side A
ALR 6009B 111Side B
Yutaka YokokuraLove Light
Vinyl pressings
Love Light
by Yutaka Yokokura · 1978
10 pressings4 countriesFusionJazz-FunkSmooth JazzJazz
Love Light was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Love Light
3 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
Japan
September 25, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Alfa ALR-6009
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ALR 6009A 111
ALR 6009B 111
Philippines
1978- Label and catalog number
- VMC International VI-2598
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
VI-2598-AEtched Runout Side A
VI-2598-BEtched Runout Side B
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.
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Philippines | VMC International VI-2598First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Alfa ALR-6009First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Alfa ALR-6009First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Hong Kong | Alfa ALR 6009LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Japan | Alfa ALR-6009LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1981 | Japan | Alfa ALR-28014LP, Album, Promo, Repress, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Repress, Stereo · Promo |
| 1981 | Japan | Alfa ALR-28014LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1981 | US | Alfa AAA-10004LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Alfa AAA-10004LP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Japan | Great Tracks MHJL 296 / Alfa MHJL 296LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Breath Of Night6:51
- A2Dragonfly5:14
- A3The Rest Of My Life5:40
- B1Love Light4:15
- B2Evening Star4:30
- B3Oriental Express5:14
- B4Haiku2:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Light are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Love Light are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1978 and 2023.
When was Love Light first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Japan, Philippines. One of them is Alfa ALR-6009, released September 25, 1978.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Light is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ALR-6009, VI-2598) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ALR 6009A 111 and ALR 6009B 111. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Light 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.