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As far as I know, there are at least 12 versions of the UK vinyl pressing of Darkness On The Edge Of Town.

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Version 1:
- Catalog number S CBS 86061
- No distribution code on back sleeve
- No price code on back sleeve
- No label code on back sleeve
- "STEREO" in black on back sleeve
- Sunburst labels
- No label code on labels
- "ALL RIGHTS OF THE MANUFACTURER AND OF THE OWNER OF THE RECORDED WORK RESERVED UNAUTHORIZED PUBLIC PERFORMANCE BROADCASTING AND COPYING OF THIS RECORD PROHIBITED" and "MADE IN ENGLAND" on the labels' outer ring
Discogs

Version 2:
- Catalog number S CBS 86061
- Distribution code "CB 271" on back sleeve
- Price code "54" on back sleeve
- Label code "LC 0149" on back sleeve
- "STEREO" in black on back sleeve
- Sunburst labels
- Label code "LC 0149" on right side of labels
- "ALL RIGHTS OF THE MANUFACTURER AND OF THE OWNER OF THE RECORDED WORK RESERVED UNAUTHORIZED PUBLIC PERFORMANCE, BROADCASTING AND COPYING OF THIS RECORD PROHIBITED" and "MADE IN ENGLAND" on the labels' outer ring
Discogs

Version 3:
- Catalog number S CBS 86061
- Distribution code "CB 271" on back sleeve
- Price code "54" on back sleeve
- Label code "LC 0149" on back sleeve
- "STEREO" in black on back sleeve
- Sunburst labels
- Label code "LC 0149" on 2 o'clock position on labels
- "ALL RIGHTS OF THE MANUFACTURER AND OF THE OWNER OF THE RECORDED WORK RESERVED UNAUTHORIZED PUBLIC PERFORMANCE, BROADCASTING AND COPYING OF THIS RECORD PROHIBITED" and "MADE IN ENGLAND" on the labels' outer ring
(same sleeve as version 2)
cgfesp's copy | Discogs

Version 4:
- Catalog number S CBS 86061
- Distribution code "CB 271" on back sleeve
- Price code "54" on back sleeve
- Label code "LC 0149" on back sleeve
- "STEREO" in black on back sleeve
- Sunburst labels
- No label code on labels
- "ALL RIGHTS OF THE MANUFACTURER AND OF THE OWNER OF THE RECORDED WORK RESERVED UNAUTHORIZED PUBLIC PERFORMANCE, BROADCASTING AND COPYING OF THIS RECORD PROHIBITED" and "MADE IN ENGLAND" on the labels' outer ring
(same sleeve as version 2)
My copy

Version 5:
- Catalog number S CBS 86061
- Distribution code "CB 271" on back sleeve
- Price code "54" on back sleeve
- Label code "LC 0149" on back sleeve
- "STEREO" in black on back sleeve
- Sunburst labels
- Label code "LC 0149" on left side of labels
- "ALL RIGHTS OF THE MANUFACTURER AND OF THE OWNER OF THE RECORDED WORK RESERVED UNAUTHORIZED PUBLIC PERFORMANCE, BROADCASTING AND COPYING OF THIS RECORD PROHIBITED" and "MADE IN ENGLAND" on the labels' outer ring
(same sleeve as version 2)
Discogs | Discogs | Discogs

Version 6:
- Catalog number S CBS 86061
- No distribution code on back sleeve
- No price code on back sleeve
- No label code on back sleeve
- "STEREO" in black on back sleeve
- Sunburst labels
- Label code "LC 0149" on 2 o'clock position on labels
- "ALL RIGHTS OF THE MANUFACTURER AND OF THE OWNER OF THE RECORDED WORK RESERVED. UNAUTHORIZED PUBLIC PERFORMANCE, BROADCASTING, COPYING AND RENTAL OF THIS RECORD PROHIBITED. MADE IN ENGLAND." on the labels' outer ring
(same sleeve as version 1)
Discogs

Version 7:
- Catalog number CBS 86061
- Distribution code "CB 271" on back sleeve
- Price code "54" on back sleeve
- Label code "LC 0149" on back sleeve
- "STEREO" in black on back sleeve
- Sunburst labels
- Label code "LC 0149" on left side of labels
- "ALL RIGHTS OF THE MANUFACTURER AND OF THE OWNER OF THE RECORDED WORK RESERVED UNAUTHORIZED PUBLIC PERFORMANCE, BROADCASTING, COPYING AND RENTAL OF THIS RECORD PROHIBITED" and "MADE IN ENGLAND" on the labels' outer ring
(same sleeve as version 2)

Version 8:
- Catalog number CBS 32542
- Distribution code "CB 231" on back sleeve
- Price code "53" on back sleeve
- Label code "LC 0149" on back sleeve
- "STEREO" in white on back sleeve
- Sunburst labels
- Label code "LC 0149" on 2 o'clock position on labels
- "ALL RIGHTS OF THE PRODUCER AND OF THE OWNER OF THE RECORDED WORK RESERVED. UNAUTHORIZED COPYI¬NG, PUBLIC PERFORMANCE, BROADCASTING, HIRING AND RENTAL OF THIS RECORDING PROHIBITED. MADE IN ENGLAND." and "CBS & [logo] ® CBS INC." on the labels' outer ring
- "(CBS 86061)" on right side of labels
Discogs

Version 9:
- Catalog number CBS 32542
- Distribution code "CB 231" on back sleeve
- Price code "53" on back sleeve
- Label code "LC 0149" on back sleeve
- "STEREO" in white on back sleeve
- Sunburst labels
- Label code "LC 0149" on 2 o'clock position on labels
- "ALL RIGHTS OF THE PRODUCER AND OF THE OWNER OF THE RECORDED WORK RESERVED. UNAUTHORIZED COPYI¬NG, PUBLIC PERFORMANCE, BROADCASTING, HIRING AND RENTAL OF THIS RECORDING PROHIBITED. MADE IN ENGLAND." and "CBS & [logo] ® CBS INC." on the labels' outer ring
(same sleeve as version 8)
My copy | Discogs | Discogs

Version 10:
- Catalog number CBS 32542
- Distribution code "CB 231" on back sleeve
- Price code "53" on back sleeve
- Label code "LC 0149" on back sleeve
- "STEREO" in white on back sleeve
- Sunburst labels
- Label code "LC 0149" on right side of labels
- "ALL RIGHTS OF THE PRODUCER AND OF THE OWNER OF THE RECORDED WORK RESERVED. UNAUTHORIZED COPYI¬NG, PUBLIC PERFORMANCE, BROADCASTING, HIRING AND RENTAL OF THIS RECORDING PROHIBITED. MADE IN ENGLAND." and "CBS & [logo] ® CBS INC." on the labels' outer ring
(same sleeve as version 8)
My copy | Discogs

Version 11:
- Catalog number CBS 32542
- Distribution code "CB 231" on back sleeve
- Price code "53" on back sleeve
- Label code "LC 0149" on back sleeve
- "STEREO" in white on back sleeve
- Red labels
- Label code "LC 0149" on right side of labels
- "ALL RIGHTS OF THE PRODUCER AND OF THE OWNER OF THE RECORDED WORK RESERVED. UNAUTHORIZED COPYI¬NG, PUBLIC PERFORMANCE, BROADCASTING, HIRING AND RENTAL OF THIS RECORDING PROHIBITED. MADE IN ENGLAND." and "CBS AND [logo] ® CBS INC." on the labels' outer ring
(same sleeve as version 8)
My copy | Discogs

Version 12:
- Catalog number CBS 32542
- Distribution code "CB 231" on back sleeve
- Price code "53" on back sleeve
- Label code "LC 0149" on back sleeve
- "STEREO" in white on back sleeve
- Red labels
- Label code "LC 0149" on right side of labels
- "ALL RIGHTS OF THE PRODUCER AND OF THE OWNER OF THE RECORDED WORK RESERVED. UNAUTHORIZED COPYI¬NG, PUBLIC PERFORMANCE, BROADCASTING, HIRING AND RENTAL OF THIS RECORDING PROHIBITED. MADE IN ENGLAND. CBS AND [logo] ® CBS INC." on the labels' outer ring
(same sleeve as version 8)
My copy | Discogs


Notes:
- I'm not sure if I listed the versions in the correct chronological order.
- This copy on Discogs has the labels of version 1 and the sleeve of version 2. However I would like to see more such copies to be sure that this is not a mistake.
- This copy on Discogs has the labels of version 5 and the sleeve of version 1. However I would like to see more such copies to be sure that this is not a mistake.
- This copy on Discogs has the labels version 5 and a sleeve printed in Holland. However I would like to see more such copies to be sure that this is not a mistake.
- It is possible that copies exist with the label of version 11 on one side and the label of version 12 on the other side, as is the case with Tunnel Of Love and The Wild, The Innocent, & The E Street Shuffle.
- Please have a look at your copies and tell me if you have one that's any different from the ones I listed.
- I need confirmation of all what is marked in red. Please compare with your copies.


Promo issues:

Version 1, promo stamped:
My copy | A copy on Discogs

Lyrics inserts:

I'm not sure if all lyrics inserts are pink, or if some are pink and some are white. It's difficult to tell from the photos found online.


Inner sleeves:

There seems to be three variations of the inner sleeve:

UK "Nice Price" inner sleeves:
(Ref: http://www.searchingforagem.com/CountryIndex.htm)

So far I've only seen the 1985 and the late 1980's "Nice Price" inner sleeves with this album.

1982 (front/back) 1984, black and white (front/back) 1984, colored (front/back) 1985 (front/back) Late 1980's (front/back)
UK Springsteen discography inserts:

So far I've only seen the 7-album discography insert with this album.

First 4 albums (front/back) First 7 albums (front/back)
UK "Nice Price" stickers:

I've only seen a "Nice Price" sticker on version 12.
Stats:

Version 1:
My copy (with lyrics insert and inner sleeve type 1, promo stamped)
A copy on Discogs (with lyrics insert and inner sleeve type 1)
A copy on eBay (with lyrics insert and inner sleeve type 1)
A copy on eBay (with lyrics insert and inner sleeve type 1)
A copy on eBay (with lyrics insert and inner sleeve type 1)
A copy on eBay (with lyrics insert and inner sleeve type 1)
A copy on eBay (with lyrics insert and inner sleeve type 1)
A copy on eBay (with lyrics insert and inner sleeve type 1)
A copy on eBay (with lyrics insert and inner sleeve type 1)
A copy on eBay (with lyrics insert and inner sleeve type 1)
A copy on eBay (with lyrics insert and inner sleeve type 1, promo stamped)
A copy on eBay (with lyrics insert and inner sleeve type 2)
A copy on eBay (with inner sleeve type 1)
A copy on eBay (with inner sleeve type 1)
A copy on eBay (with inner sleeve type 1)

Version 2:
A copy on Discogs (no scans of the sleeve)

Version 3:
cgfesp's copy
A copy on eBay
Discogs (with lyrics insert and inner sleeve type 2)

Version 4:
My copy (with lyrics insert and inner sleeve type 2)

Version 5:
A copy on Discogs (with lyrics insert and inner sleeve type 2)
A copy on Discogs (with lyrics insert and inner sleeve type 2)
A copy on Discogs (with lyrics insert and inner sleeve type 2)
A copy on eBay (with lyrics insert and inner sleeve type 2)
A copy on eBay (with lyrics insert and inner sleeve type 2)
A copy on eBay (with lyrics insert and inner sleeve type 2)
A copy on eBay (with lyrics insert and inner sleeve type 2)
A copy on eBay (with inner sleeve type 2)

Version 6:
A copy on Discogs (with lyrics insert, scans may be incomplete)
A copy on eBay (with lyrics insert and inner sleeve type 2)

Version 7:
A copy on eBay (with lyrics insert and inner sleeve type 2)

Version 8:
Discogs (with lyrics insert and inner sleeve type 3)
A copy on eBay (with lyrics insert and inner sleeve type 3)

Version 9:
My copy (with lyrics insert and inner sleeve type 3)
A copy on Discogs (with lyrics insert and inner sleeve type 3)
A copy on Discogs (with lyrics insert, inner sleeve type 3, and 7-album discography insert)
A copy on eBay (with lyrics insert and inner sleeve type 3)
A copy on eBay (with lyrics insert and inner sleeve type 3)
A copy on eBay (with inner sleeve type 3)
A copy on eBay (with lyrics insert, inner sleeve type 3, and 7-album discography insert)
A copy on eBay (with lyrics insert and inner sleeve type 3)
A copy on eBay (with lyrics insert and inner sleeve type 3)
A copy on eBay (with lyrics insert and inner sleeve type 3)
A copy on eBay (with lyrics insert and inner sleeve type 3)
A copy on eBay (with lyrics insert and inner sleeve type 3)

Version 10:
My copy (with lyrics insert and inner sleeve type 3)
A copy on Discogs (with lyrics insert and inner sleeve type 3)
A copy on eBay (with lyrics insert and inner sleeve type 3)

Version 11:
My copy (with lyrics insert and late 1980's "Nice Price" inner sleeve)
A copy on Discogs (with lyrics insert and inner sleeve type 3)
A copy on eBay (with lyrics insert, inner sleeve type 3, and 7-album discography insert)
A copy on eBay (with lyrics insert and late 1980's "Nice Price" inner sleeve)
A copy on eBay (with lyrics insert and inner sleeve type 3)
A copy on eBay (with lyrics insert and inner sleeve type 3)
A copy on eBay (with lyrics insert and late 1980's "Nice Price" inner sleeve)

Version 12:
My copy (with lyrics insert, 1985 "Nice Price" inner sleeve, and "Nice Price" sticker)
A copy on Discogs (with lyrics insert, late 1980's "Nice Price" inner sleeve, and 7-album discography insert)
A copy on eBay (with lyrics insert and late 1980's "Nice Price" inner sleeve)
A copy on eBay (with lyrics insert and 1985 "Nice Price" inner sleeve)
A copy on eBay (with 1985 "Nice Price" inner sleeve)
A copy on eBay (with lyrics insert, late 1980's "Nice Price" inner sleeve, and 7-album discography insert)

Eddy, I think there is a mistake in the catalogue number of the first three versions, instead of 86081 Itis 86061

cgfesp wrote:Eddy, I think there is a mistake in the catalogue number of the first three versions, instead of 86081 Itis 86061

Thank you. I updated accordingly.

Hi everyone
I think this is a new version not listed yet
- Catalog number S CBS 86061
- Distribution code "CB 271" on back sleeve
- Price code "54" on back sleeve
- Label code "LC 0149" on back sleeve
- "STEREO" in black on back sleeve
- Sunburst labels
- Label code "LC 0149" at two o’clock on labels
- "MADE IN ENGLAND" at the bottom of the labels

labels

Cover is similar as version 2

cgfesp wrote:Hi everyone
I think this is a new version not listed yet
- Catalog number S CBS 86061
- Distribution code "CB 271" on back sleeve
- Price code "54" on back sleeve
- Label code "LC 0149" on back sleeve
- "STEREO" in black on back sleeve
- Sunburst labels
- Label code "LC 0149" at two o’clock on labels
- "MADE IN ENGLAND" at the bottom of the labels

Great find! I added it to the above list. Many thanks.

It's getting very difficult to figure out the chronological order of all these versions.

Two more versions added.

Added two more versions, many correctiosn and additions. Original post updated.