UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CART 254Metropolis CART 254
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1251 CART-254-A RAYSSide A runout
1251 CART-254-BSide B runout
AnusiaImagination
Vinyl pressings
Imagination
by Anusia · 1982
10 pressings7 countriesDiscoElectronic
Imagination 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Imagination
9 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 6 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.
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CAR 254Metropolis CAR 254
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CARS 254
- Format
- 12", White Label, Promo
Australia
1982- Label and catalog number
- Carrere TDS-127
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
8197 ASide 1 Etched Runout
8197 BSide 2 Etched Runout
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 8197Carrere 8.197
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
[Sign] t 8197 ARunout side A
[Sign] t 8197 BRunout side B
8197/1Label side A
8197/2Label side B
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 13026Metropolis 13026
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
13062 ARunout side A etched
13062 BRunout side B etched
13026/1Label side A
13026/2Label side B
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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Carrere TDS-127First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | France | Carrere 8197 / Carrere 8.197First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | Carrere 13026 / Metropolis 13026First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Germany | Carrere 2044 228First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Italy | Carrere CRE A 3026 / Metropolis CRE A 3026First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | Carrere CARS 13026 / Metropolis CARS 13026First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | Carrere CART 254 / Metropolis CART 254First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | Carrere CARS 254First year12", White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | UK | Carrere CAR 254 / Metropolis CAR 254First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Peru | Mag 43887", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Imagination (Extended Version)
- B1Imagination (Dub Version)
- B2Lullabye
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Imagination are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Imagination are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Imagination first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, Australia, France, Germany and more. One of them is Carrere CART 254.
How do I tell if my copy of Imagination is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CART 254, CAR 254, CARS 254, TDS-127) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1251 CART-254-A RAYS and 1251 CART-254-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Imagination 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.