France
1983- Label and catalog number
- Vogue 311017Mondio Music 311017
- Format
- 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
311017 A2Runout side A
311017 B2Runout side B
311017 ALabel A
311017 BLabel B
Axel BauerCargo
Vinyl pressings
Cargo
by Axel Bauer · 1983
14 pressings5 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
Cargo was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Cargo
7 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- Vogue 101842Mondio Music 101842
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
MPPVStamped on runout area side A&B
101842 A6Variant 1: Hand etched on runout area side A
101842 B4Variant 1: Hand etched on runout area side B
101842 A⁵ ③Variant 2: Hand etched on runout area side A
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- Mondio Music 101842
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Injected Label
- Runout / matrix
MPPVStamped on runout area side A & B
101842 A⁶Hand etched on runout area side A, variant 1
101842 B³Hand etched on runout area side B, variant 1
101842 A⁶ ➁Hand etched on runout area side A, variant 2
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- Vogue 311017Mondio Music 311017
- Format
- 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
311017 A²Runout side A
311017 B²Runout side B
(311017 A)Label side A
(311017 B)Label side B
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- Vogue 311017Mondio Music 311017
- Format
- 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
311017 A² M.P.P.V.Runout A, variant 1
311017 B² M.P.P.V.Runout B, variant 1
311017 A² ① ̷D̷ M.P.P.V.Runout A, variant 2
311017 B² ̷D̷ ̷①̷ ̷ M.P.P.V.Runout B, variant 2
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- Vogue 101842Mondio Music 101842
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
101842 A6 MPPVSide A runout
101842 B4 MPPVSide B runout
101842 ASide A label
101842 BSide B label
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | France | Vogue 311017 / Mondio Music 311017First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1983 | France | Vogue 101842 / Mondio Music 101842First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | France | Mondio Music 101842First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | France | Vogue 311017 / Mondio Music 311017First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1983 | France | Vogue 311017 / Mondio Music 311017First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1983 | France | Vogue 101842 / Mondio Music 101842First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | France | Vogue 101842 / Mondio Music 101842First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Canada | Kébec-Disc KD-1000212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Canada | Kébec-Disc KD-92457", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | France | Mondio Music 1018427", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Italy | CGD INT 105897", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Sweden | Sonet T-200537", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Vogue 120·18·003 / Bellaphon 120·18·00312", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Vogue 100·18·0137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ACargo4:45
- BCargo (Re-Mix)4:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cargo are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Cargo are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Cargo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in France. One of them is Vogue 311017.
How do I tell if my copy of Cargo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 311017, 101842) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 311017 A2 and 311017 B2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cargo 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.