Netherlands
1977- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 11642 ATAriola 11 642 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
11 642-A//33729-1-YRunout side A etched
11 642-B//33730-1-YRunout side B etched
11642-ALabel side A
11642-BLabel side B
ChampagneValentino
Vinyl pressings
Valentino
by Champagne · 1977
12 pressings10 countriesEuropopRhythm & BluesRockPop
Valentino was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Valentino
9 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Netherlands
1977- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 11642 ATAriola 11 642 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
11 642-A//33729-1-Y VR 08-10263-1A-1Runout side A
11 642-B//33730-1-Y VR 08-10263-1B-1Runout side B
11642-ALabel side A
11642-BLabel side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Ariola America 7684
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Ariola America 7684
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
Austria
1977- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 11 642 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Ariola America AA-7684
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AA-7684-A D+ - ToRunout side A, etched
AA-7684-B D+ - ToRunout side B, etched
AA-7684-ALabel side A
AA-7684-BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Austria | Ariola 11 642 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | Ariola America AA-7684First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Germany | Ariola 11 642 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Greece | Epic EPIC 6053First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Italy | Harmony H 6032First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Ariola 11642 AT / Ariola 11 642 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Ariola 11642 AT / Ariola 11 642 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Ariola America 7684First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1977 | US | Ariola America 7684First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | France | Eurodisc 116427", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Turkey | Disco Vox VOX 80357", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Ecuador | Ariola 220142-E / Ariola 22 014 27", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AValentino3:20
- BAin't No Fun To Me3:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Valentino are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Valentino are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1977 and 1980.
When was Valentino first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Netherlands, US, Austria, Canada and more. One of them is Ariola 11642 AT.
How do I tell if my copy of Valentino is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 11642 AT, 7684, 11 642 AT, AA-7684) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 11 642-A//33729-1-Y and 11 642-B//33730-1-Y. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Valentino 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.
