Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 601 542
- Format
- 12"
Andrew ZernickeOrgan Player
Vinyl pressings
Organ Player
by Andrew Zernicke · 1984
14 pressings8 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Organ Player 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 Organ Player
3 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year. 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 883 133-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label DM 601542
- Format
- 12", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Germany | Ariola 601 542First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | Germany | Not On Label DM 601542First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Germany | Carrere 883 133-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Ecuador | Carrere S-37730-CAR-457", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Europe | Ariola 106 9927", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Stars Only Records 8477 / Carrere 847712", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Carrere 13684 / Stars Only Records 136847", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Carrere 883 133-112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Mexico | Carrere TC-20 / Carrere 2898-ACX12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1985 | South Korea | Yeh Eum Records YES-100512", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Carrere CRE A 6327 / Epic CRE A 63277", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Carrere CRE A 12.632712", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | US | Carrere 4Z9 0525812", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | US | Carrere ZS4 054667", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AOrgan Player6:05
- BOrgan Player (Instrumental)2:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Organ Player are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Organ Player are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Organ Player first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Germany. One of them is Ariola 601 542.
How do I tell if my copy of Organ Player is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 601 542, 883 133-7, DM 601542) 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 Organ Player 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.