UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLH 68533
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
(Side 1) etched AMLH 68533 A5 JONZ
(Side 2) etched AMLH 68533 B3 SOUND CLINIC
Vinyl pressings
Chasanova
by Chas Jankel · 1981
21 pressings14 countriesReggae-PopElectroSynth-popFunk
Chasanova 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 Chasanova
12 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 10 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.
Argentina
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 20-278
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
06-4885-ASide A
06-4885-BSide B
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records L 37732A&M Records AMLH 68533
- Format
- LP, Album · Green Sleeve
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-6-4885
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4885
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SP ̷0̷ ̷6̷ 4885A INT DM2 STERLINGSide A runout, variant 1
SP ̷0̷ ̷6̷ 4885-B RE-INT DM3 STERLINGSide B runout, variant 1
[Trumpet logo] SP ̷0̷ ̷6̷ 4885A INT [Trumpet logo]DM 3 STERLINGSide A runout, variant 2
[Trumpet logo] SP ̷0̷ ̷6̷ 4885-B RE-INT DM-9 STERLINGSide B runout, variant 2
Europe
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLH 68533
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
19-68533-1A-1 A X·Runout side A, variant 1
19-68533-1B-1 X· ARunout side B, variant 1
19-68533-1A-1 X· BRunout side A, variant 2
19-68533-1B-1 X· ARunout side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Argentina | A&M Records 20-278First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Australia | A&M Records L 37732 / A&M Records AMLH 68533First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Canada | A&M Records SP-6-4885First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4885First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Europe | A&M Records AMLH 68533First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Italy | A&M Records AMLH 68533First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-28048First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-28048 / A&M Records SP-4885First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | New Zealand | A&M Records L 37732 / A&M Records AMLH 68533First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | A&M Records SP-6-4885First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | A&M Records AMLH 68533First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Venezuela | A&M Records A&M-7065 / A&M Records A&M-7.065First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Greece | A&M Records AMLH 68533LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | South Africa | A&M Records AMLS 68533 / A&M Records AMLH 68533LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Spain | A&M Records AMLH 68533LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A11093:53
- A2Johnny Funk4:57
- A3Now You're Dancing3:93
- A4Magic Of Music4:53
- B1Glad To Know You3:40
- B2Boy3:53
- B3Questionnaire5:18
- B43,000,000 Synths6:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Chasanova are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Chasanova are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Chasanova first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, Argentina, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is A&M Records AMLH 68533.
How do I tell if my copy of Chasanova is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMLH 68533, 20-278, L 37732, SP-6-4885) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (Side 1) etched AMLH 68533 A5 JONZ and (Side 2) etched AMLH 68533 B3 SOUND CLINIC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Chasanova 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.
