Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- WEA 24 9375-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Amanda LearAssassino
Vinyl pressings
Assassino
by Amanda Lear · 1984
12 pressings7 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Assassino was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Assassino
12 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- WEA 24 9375-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
24 9375-7-1N-15-5-84- DD [cgd logo]Runout area side A
2 - 49375 - 7 BRunout area side B
24 9375/1Label side A
24 9375/2Label side B
Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- WEA 24 9375-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- WEA 249 375-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 249375-7 A PFRunout side A
R/S Alsdorf 249375-7 BRunout side B
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 881 269-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 881 268-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
160 8812687 A POLYGRAM 3 312681 A3Runout side A
160 8812687 A POLYGRAM 3 312687 A3Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Europe | WEA 249 375-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | France | Polydor 881 269-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | France | Polydor 881 268-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | WEA 249 375-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | WEA 249 255-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Italy | WEA 24 9375-0First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Italy | WEA 24 9375-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Italy | WEA 24 9375-7First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | WEA 249 375-0First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Netherlands | WEA 249 375-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Portugal | WEA 229 24 9375-0First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | South Africa | WEA WIM 419First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AAssassino6:02
- BAssassino (Instrumental)5:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Assassino are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Assassino are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Assassino first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Italy, Europe, France, Germany and more. One of them is WEA 24 9375-0.
How do I tell if my copy of Assassino is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 24 9375-0, 24 9375-7, 249 375-7, 881 269-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Assassino 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.
