UK
January 25, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAGT 318
- Format
- 12", Single
- Runout / matrix
MAGT 318 A*Side A label
MAGT 318 B*Side B label
Chris ReaQue Sera
Vinyl pressings
Que Sera
by Chris Rea · 1988
14 pressings9 countriesPop
Que Sera was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Que Sera
14 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 9 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
January 25, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 318
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MAG 318 A*Side A label
MAG 318 B*Side B label
MAG 318 A1
MAG 318 B1
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 318
- Format
- 7", Promo, White Label
- Runout / matrix
MAG 318 A1A-Side - Etched
MAG 318-B1B-Side - Etched
VBoth Sides - Stamped
Australasia
1988- Label and catalog number
- Magnet 887 369-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
887 - 369 - 7A EMIDISC - DMMRunout Side A hand etched
887 369 - 7B EMIDISC - DMMRunout Side B hand etched
Benelux
1988- Label and catalog number
- Magnet 109 790
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM DS 109790 A-1 / 1-88Runout stamped side A
DM DS 109790 B-1 / 1-88Runout stamped side B
S 109 790 ALabel side A
S 109 790 BLabel side B
France
1988- Label and catalog number
- Magnet 711020
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MPO-A M WEA 711020 ARunout side A
MPO A M WEA 711020 BRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australasia | Magnet 887 369-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Benelux | Magnet 109 790First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | France | Magnet 711020First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | France | Magnet 712020 / Magnet 712 020First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | Magnet 887 381-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Germany | Magnet 887 381-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Ireland | Magnet MAG 318First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Portugal | Magnet 887 369-7First year7", Stereo | 7", Stereo |
| 1988 | South Africa | Magnet MAGS 1563First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Spain | Magnet 887369-1First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Spain | Magnet 887 369-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Magnet MAG 318First year7", Promo, White Label · Promo | 7", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Magnet MAGT 318First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1988 | UK | Magnet MAG 318First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AQue Sera (Down Under Mix)3:58
- BQue Sera (Re-recorded '88)3:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Que Sera are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Que Sera are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Que Sera first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, Australasia, Benelux, France and more. One of them is Magnet MAGT 318, released January 25, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Que Sera is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MAGT 318, MAG 318, 887 369-7, 109 790) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MAGT 318 A* and MAGT 318 B*. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Que Sera 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.
