Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- Memory Records MEMIX 029
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MEMIX 029 A MG 12-2-85Runout side A
MEMIX 029 B MG 12-2-85Runout side B
MEMIX 029 ACenter label side A
MEMIX 029 BCenter label side B
Alan RossValentino Mon Amour
Vinyl pressings
Valentino Mon Amour
by Alan Ross · 1985
10 pressings5 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Valentino Mon Amour was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Valentino Mon Amour
8 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Memory Records MEMIX 029
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MEMIX-029/A etRunout side A
MEMIX-029/B etRunout side B
MEMIX 029 ACenter label side A
MEMIX 029 BCenter label side B
Portugal
1985- Label and catalog number
- Gira MEM M/144
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Spain
1985- Label and catalog number
- Blanco y Negro Music MX 128
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MX-128 A◊ 1Side A, stamped
MX-128 B◊ 1Side B, stamped
Spain
1985- Label and catalog number
- Blanco y Negro Music BNS-125Blanco y Negro Music BNS 125
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Sweden
1985- Label and catalog number
- Beat Box BB 8036
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BB - 8036 - A PD-CR Made by ADRunout side A, etched [Joined AD]
BB - 8036 - B PD-CR AD 850605Runout side B, etched [Joined AD]
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.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Germany | Memory Records MEMIX 029First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Memory Records MEMIX 029First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Portugal | Gira MEM M/144First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Blanco y Negro Music MX 128First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Spain | Blanco y Negro Music BNS-125 / Blanco y Negro Music BNS 125First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Blanco y Negro Music BNS-125First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 8036First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 7036First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro MX 12812", Maxi-Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 12", Maxi-Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Germany | ZYX Music MAXI 1202-1212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AValentino Mon Amour (Vocal)5:35
- BValentino Mon Amour (Instrumental)5:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Valentino Mon Amour are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Valentino Mon Amour are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1985 and 2026.
When was Valentino Mon Amour first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Italy, Germany, Portugal, Spain and more. One of them is Memory Records MEMIX 029.
How do I tell if my copy of Valentino Mon Amour is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MEMIX 029, MEM M/144, MX 128, BNS-125) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MEMIX 029 A MG 12-2-85 and MEMIX 029 B MG 12-2-85. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Valentino Mon Amour 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.