Vinyl pressings
by Andy Borg · 1982
Adios Amor was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
11 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 8 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.
53927-A1Runout side A, stamped, variant 1
53927-B1Runout side B, stamped, variant 1
53927-A1 1Runout side A, stamped, variant 2
53927-B1 1Runout side B, stamped, variant 2
53927-A1Runout side A [stamped]
53927-B1Runout side B [stamped]
1C 006-53 927 ALabel side A
1C 006-53 927 BLabel side B
(CI 20511/1)On label side A
(CI 20511/2)On label side B
53927-A2 C1 1Runout side A stamped variant 1
53927-B2 41 1Runout side B stamped variant 1
53927-A2 C1 1Runout side A stamped variant 2
53927-B2 1CRunout side A stamped variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | EMI EMI-864First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Australia | EMI EMI-864First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | France | EMI 2C 008-64 745First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Germany | Papagayo 1C 006-53 927 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-53 927First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Papagayo 1C 006-53 927First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Italy | Carosello CI 20511First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Netherlands | EMI 1A 006-53927First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Portugal | RT Internacional RTI 14-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Spain | Papagayo 45-2279 / Hispavox 45-2279 (SN)First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Sweden | Royton Music ROYS 123First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Sweden | Royton Music ROYS 123First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | France | EMI 2C 008-64745 / EMI 2C008-64.7457", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Madagascar | EMI C 008 64 7457", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
13 vinyl pressings of Adios Amor are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Germany, Australia, France, Italy and more. One of them is Papagayo 1C 006-53 927.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 006-53 927, EMI-864, 2C 008-64 745, CI 20511) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 53927-A1 and 53927-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
