Greece LP variants: Darkness On The Edge Of Town
Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2024 2:52 am
As far as I know, there are at least 6 versions of the Greece vinyl pressing of Darkness On The Edge Of Town.
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Version 1:
- Catalog number CBS 86061 on sleeve and labels
- Sunburst labels
- Side number in square on right side of labels
My copy | Discogs
Version 2:
- Catalog number CBS 86061 on sleeve and labels
- Sunburst labels
- "A/A9608" code on labels
- Album title misspelled "DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TWON" on side 1 label
(same sleeve as version 1)
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Version 3:
- Catalog number CBS 86061 on sleeve and labels
- Sunburst labels
- "A/A9608" code on labels
- Album title corrected on side 1 label
(same sleeve as version 1)
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Version 4:
- Catalog number CBS 32542 on sleeve and labels
- Sunburst labels
- "A/A9609" code on labels
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Version 5:
- Catalog number CBS 32542 on sleeve and labels
- Sunburst labels
- "A/A9608" code on labels
(same sleeve as version 4)
My copy | Discogs
Version 6:
- Catalog number CBS 32542 on sleeve and labels
- Red labels
- "A/A9608" code on labels
(same sleeve as version 4)
Discogs
Notes:
- I think I listed the versions in the correct chronological order.
- Please have a look at your copies and tell me if you have one that's any different from the ones I listed.
- Sleeves are identical, except for the catalog numbers.
Stickers and inserts:
Inserts:
- I've only seen an insert with version 3.
Nice Price sticker:
- I've seen copies of version 4 only with "Nice Price" sticker, copies of version 5 both with and without "Nice Price" sticker, and copies version 6 only with "Nice Price" sticker.
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Version 1:
- Catalog number CBS 86061 on sleeve and labels
- Sunburst labels
- Side number in square on right side of labels
My copy | Discogs
Version 2:
- Catalog number CBS 86061 on sleeve and labels
- Sunburst labels
- "A/A9608" code on labels
- Album title misspelled "DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TWON" on side 1 label
(same sleeve as version 1)
Discogs
Version 3:
- Catalog number CBS 86061 on sleeve and labels
- Sunburst labels
- "A/A9608" code on labels
- Album title corrected on side 1 label
(same sleeve as version 1)
Discogs
Version 4:
- Catalog number CBS 32542 on sleeve and labels
- Sunburst labels
- "A/A9609" code on labels
Discogs
Version 5:
- Catalog number CBS 32542 on sleeve and labels
- Sunburst labels
- "A/A9608" code on labels
(same sleeve as version 4)
My copy | Discogs
Version 6:
- Catalog number CBS 32542 on sleeve and labels
- Red labels
- "A/A9608" code on labels
(same sleeve as version 4)
Discogs
Notes:
- I think I listed the versions in the correct chronological order.
- Please have a look at your copies and tell me if you have one that's any different from the ones I listed.
- Sleeves are identical, except for the catalog numbers.
Stickers and inserts:
Inserts:
- I've only seen an insert with version 3.
Nice Price sticker:
- I've seen copies of version 4 only with "Nice Price" sticker, copies of version 5 both with and without "Nice Price" sticker, and copies version 6 only with "Nice Price" sticker.