UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLH 64917
- Format
- LP, Album
Chas JankelChazablanca
Vinyl pressings
Chazablanca
by Chas Jankel · 1983
12 pressings9 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Chazablanca 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 Chazablanca
11 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 8 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.
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-12503
- Format
- LP, Album · R - RCA Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AMSP012503-A RCA-1 [face with ears] ISide 1 Etched I Stamped
AMSP012503-B RCA-1 [face with ears] ISide 2 Etched I Stamped
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4917
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-12503
- Format
- LP, Album · B - Electrosound Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AM SP 012503-A ES1.[face with ears] EMWRunout Side A
AM SP 012503-B ES1.[face with ears] EMWRunout Side B
Argentina
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 20.455
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SP-12.503-AMatrix on A-side label
SP-12.503-BMatrix on B-side label
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 4917
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CR SP 4917-A TLC-AA runout
CR TLC-A SP 4917-BB runout
SP 4917 AA label
SP 4917 BB label
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Argentina | A&M Records 20.455First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Canada | A&M Records SP 4917First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Europe | A&M Records AMLH 64917First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Greece | A&M Records AMLH 64917First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Italy | A&M Records AMLH 64917First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Spain | A&M Records AMLH 64917First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Spain | A&M Records AMLH 64917First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | UK | A&M Records AMLH 64917First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | A&M Records SP-12503First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | A&M Records SP-4917First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | A&M Records SP-12503First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB 2222159 / A&M Records 12503LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Theme To Chazablanca0:30
- A2Without You4:06
- A3I Can Get Over It (If You Can Get Over Here)4:35
- A4Tell Me4:05
- A5Pretty Thing5:25
- B1Whisper4:18
- B2All I Want To Do Is Dance4:30
- B3Davis4:10
- B4Thank You Very Much3:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Chazablanca are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Chazablanca are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Chazablanca first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, US, Argentina, Canada and more. One of them is A&M Records AMLH 64917.
How do I tell if my copy of Chazablanca is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMLH 64917, SP-12503, SP-4917, 20.455) 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 Chazablanca 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.
