UK
June 12, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 190
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
MAG 190 A1 MD 1 CFRunout, side A, etched
MAG 190 B1 MD 1 DKRunout, side A, etched
MAG 190 ALabel, side A
MAG 190 BLabel, side B
Vinyl pressings
Can Can
by Bad Manners · 1981
20 pressings12 countriesSkaRockReggaePop
Can Can was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Can Can
19 pressings came out in 1981, 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 190
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
MAG 190 A1 M O DAMONTEtched in run-out area A-side variant 1
MAG 190 B1 M O DAMONTEtched in run-out area B-side variant 1
MAG 190 A1 M O DAMONT BM 5Etched in run-out area A-side variant 2
MAG 190 B1 M O DAMONT D I 3Etched in run-out area B-side variant 2
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 190
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Push-Out Centre
- Runout / matrix
MAG 190 A1 M OEtched Runout - Side A
MAG 190 B1 M OEtched Runout - Side B
MAG 190 ALabel A-side
MAG 190 BLabel B-side
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 190
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Blue/grey Labels
- Runout / matrix
MAG 190-A1scratched on Side A
MAG 190-B1scratched on Side B
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 190
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
MAG 190 ALabel A-side
MAG 190 BLabel B-side
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 190
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
MAG 190 A1 M OEtched Runout - Side A
MAG 190 B1 M OEtched Runout - Side B
MAG 190 ALabel A-side
MAG 190 BLabel B-side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Magnet K-8372First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | France | Magnet 2097 890First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Germany | Magnet 6.13 160 / Magnet 6.13160 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Germany | Magnet 6.13160 AC / Magnet 6.13 160First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1981 | Ireland | Magnet MAG 190First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Italy | Magnet DE 3178 / Durium Marche Estere DE. 3178First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Magnet 1A 006-64445First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Magnet 1A 006-64445First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | New Zealand | Magnet K8372First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | South Africa | Magnet MAGS 1523 (MAG 190)First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Spain | Magnet MO 2077First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Spain | Magnet MO 2077First year7", Promo, White Label · Promo | 7", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1981 | UK | Magnet MAG 190First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | Magnet MAG 190First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | UK | Magnet MAG 190First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Mexico | Magnet 118077", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ACan Can2:55
- BArmchair Disco3:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Can Can are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Can Can are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Can Can first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, Australia, France, Germany and more. One of them is Magnet MAG 190, released June 12, 1981.
How do I tell if my copy of Can Can is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MAG 190, K-8372, 2097 890, 6.13 160) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MAG 190 A1 MD 1 CF and MAG 190 B1 MD 1 DK. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Can Can 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.
