Talking Heads — Remain in Light
Known pressings
88 distinct releases are catalogued for this album. Year, country, label and catalogue number are what identify a pressing — match all four before you buy.
| Year | Country | Label | Catalogue # | Format |
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| 1980 | AU | Sire Records | M5K 6095 | Cassette |
| 1980 | AU | Sire Records | SRK 6095 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1980 | BE | Sire Records | WBN 56867 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1980 | CA | Sire Records | XM5S-6095 | Cassette — missprint |
| 1980 | CA | Sire Records | XSR 6095 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1980 | DE | Sire Records | 202 980, 202 980-320 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1980 | DE | Sire Records | 402 980-352 | Cassette |
| 1980 | DE | Sire Records | SIR K 56 867 | Vinyl |
| 1980 | DK | Sire Records | SRKC 6095 | Cassette |
| 1980 | ES | Sire Records | S 60.529 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1980 | FR | Sire Records | 2 C 266-64145, C 266-64.145 | Cassette |
| 1980 | FR | Sire Records | 2C 070 - 64.145, 2C 070-64145 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1980 | FR | Sire Records | 2C 070 64145 | 12" Vinyl — test pressing |
| 1980 | GB | Sire Records | SRK 6095 | Vinyl |
| 1980 | GB | Sire Records | SRKC 6095 | Cassette |
| 1980 | GR | wea | 458285 | Cassette |
| 1980 | GR | wea | 58285 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1980 | IE | Sire Records | SRK 6095 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1980 | IL | Sire Records | SRK 6095 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1980 | IT | Sire Records | SRK 6095 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1980 | IT | Sire Records | SRKK 6095 | Cassette |
| 1980 | JP | Sire Records | 25PT-168 | Cassette |
| 1980 | JP | Sire Records | PKF-1024 | Cassette |
| 1980 | JP | Sire Records | RJ-7691 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1980 | JP | Sire Records | RJ7691 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1980 | MX | Sire Records | LAE-315 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1980 | NZ | Sire Records | M5K 6095 | Cassette — orange shell & case |
| 1980 | NZ | Sire Records | SRK 6095 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1980 | PH | Warner Bros. Records | SRK 6095 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1980 | PT | Sire Records | SRK 6095 NP | 12" Vinyl |
| 1980 | PT | Sire Records | SRK 6095 NP promo | 12" Vinyl |
| 1980 | PT | Sire Records | SRK 6095 NPC | Cassette |
| 1980 | US | Sire Records | M5S 6095 | Cassette |
| 1980 | US | Sire Records | SRK 6095 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1980 | XE | Sire Records | 06095-2, 256 867 | CD |
| 1980 | ZA | Warner Bros. Records | WBC 1482, WBC(X) 1482 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1980 | ZA | Warner Bros. Records | ZWBX 18 | Cassette |
| 1980 | ZW | Warner Bros. Records | WBC(X) 1482 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1981 | DE | Sire Records | 202 980, 202 980-320 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1981 | DE | Sire Records | SIR K 56 867, SIR K 56867, SRK 6095 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1981 | FR | Warner Bros. Records | 456 867 | Cassette |
| 1981 | NL | Sire Records | WBN 56 867 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1981 | US | Sire Records | SRK 6095 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1981 | XE | Sire Records | SIR 56 867, SIR K 56 867, SRK 6095, WB 56 867, WBN 56 867 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1982 | JP | Sire Records | P-6488 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1983 | US | Sire Records | 6095-2 | CD |
| 1983 | YU | Suzy, Warner Bros. Records | WB 56867, WBN 56 867 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1984 | CA | Sire Records | CD 6095 | CD |
| 1984 | ES | Sire Records | 456867 | Cassette |
| 1984 | ES | Sire Records | 56867, LB 56867 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1984 | GB | Sire Records | 7599-26095-2 | CD — price code WE 835 |
| 1984 | JP | Sire Records, Warner–Pioneer Corporation | 06095-2, 38XP-24, 6095-2 | CD |
| 1984 | US | Sire Records | 256 867, 6095-2 | CD — no barcode; made in West Germany |
| 1984 | XE | Sire Records | SIR K 56 867, SRK 6095, SRK. 6095, WB 56 867, WBN 56 867 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1986 | BR | Sire Records | 256867 | CD |
| 1986 | ZA | Warner Bros. Records | WBX 18 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1988 | BR | Sire Records | 00392, 670.4162 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1988 | FR | Warner Bros. Records | 456 867 | Cassette |
| 1989 | US | Sire Records | 6095-2 | CD — longbox |
| 1990 | JP | Sire Records | WPCP-3623 | CD |
Showing the 60 earliest of 88 catalogued releases.
What to hunt
Ten editions worth chasing for this album, from the original first pressing to promo and audiophile issues.
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Original first pressing Vinyl
Talking Heads "Remain in Light" first press original vinyl
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Early country pressing Vinyl
Talking Heads "Remain in Light" early pressing vinyl
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Promo / white label Vinyl
Talking Heads "Remain in Light" promo white label vinyl
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Limited / numbered edition Vinyl
Talking Heads "Remain in Light" limited numbered vinyl
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Audiophile pressing Vinyl
Talking Heads "Remain in Light" audiophile vinyl pressing
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Early CD pressing CD
Talking Heads "Remain in Light" first press early CD
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Japan pressing CD
Talking Heads "Remain in Light" Japan CD pressing
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West Germany / early Europe pressing CD
Talking Heads "Remain in Light" West Germany early CD pressing
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Promo / sample CD CD
Talking Heads "Remain in Light" promo sample CD
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Audiophile / limited CD CD
Talking Heads "Remain in Light" audiophile limited CD