Spain
1978- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PB-5566
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
BaccaraDarling / Number One
Vinyl pressings
Darling / Number One
by Baccara · 1978
14 pressings11 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronic
Darling / Number One was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Darling / Number One
13 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 11 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PB 5566
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PB 5566 - A - 3E A2C 'W'Runout, etched, side A
PB 5566 - B - 2E DAV'S R.C.A. 'W' A2CRunout, etched, side B
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PB 5566
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PB-5566
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB 5566RCA Victor PB 5566
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RCA PB-5566-A2 PF Sö Manufactured in GermanyRunout side A, variant 1
RCA PB-5566-B PF-Sö Manufactured in GermanyRunout side B, variant 1
RCA PB-5566-A2 PF Sö Manufactured in GermanyRunout side A, variant 2
RCA PB-5566-B2 PF Sö Manufactured in GermanyRunout side A, variant 2
New Zealand
1978- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 103216
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | France | RCA Victor PB-5566First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Germany | RCA PB 5566 / RCA Victor PB 5566First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | RCA Victor PB 55667", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1978 | New Zealand | RCA Victor 103216First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Portugal | RCA Victor PB-5566First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | Scandinavia | RCA PB 5566 / RCA Victor PB 5566First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Scandinavia | RCA PB 5566 / RCA Victor PB 5566First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | South Africa | RCA Victor 42-828First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Spain | RCA Victor PB-5566First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Sweden | RCA Victor PB 5566 / RCA PB 5566First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Turkey | RCA 78903 / RCA Victor 78903First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | UK | RCA Victor PB 5566First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | UK | RCA Victor PB 5566First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton SRCA 88971 / RCA Victor PB 5566First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- ADarling5:22
- BNumber One2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Darling / Number One are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Darling / Number One are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Darling / Number One first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Spain, UK, France, Germany and more. One of them is RCA Victor PB-5566.
How do I tell if my copy of Darling / Number One is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PB-5566, PB 5566, 103216, 42-828) 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 Darling / Number One 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.
