Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 817 048-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
817 048-1S1 320 A 1Runout side A
817 048-1S2 320 1 BRunout side B
Camino De LoboCarmen
Vinyl pressings
Carmen
by Camino De Lobo · 1983
11 pressings6 countriesElectroLatinDiscoElectronic
Carmen 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 Carmen
7 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 817 152-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Ecuador
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 45-12" 7500-18
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PC 61292
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PB 61293
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Portugal
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 817 152-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Ecuador | Polydor 45-12" 7500-18First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | France | RCA Victor PC 61292First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | France | RCA Victor PB 61293First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Polydor 817 048-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | Polydor 817 152-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Portugal | Polydor 817 152-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Spain | Hispavox (49) 549 120 / Hispavox 549 120First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Mexico | Gamma LS D/33 0012512", Single | 12", Single |
| 1984 | Mexico | Gamma ESG-026907", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | Mexico | Gamma ESG-026907", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Spain | Hispavox 445 1657", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ACarmen Disco Suite7:10
- BCarmen (Club Version)7:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Carmen are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Carmen are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Carmen first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Germany, Ecuador, France, Portugal and more. One of them is Polydor 817 048-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Carmen is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 817 048-1, 817 152-7, 45-12" 7500-18, PC 61292) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 817 048-1S1 320 A 1 and 817 048-1S2 320 1 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Carmen 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.