UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records MERX 38
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MERX38 1//1∇E 420 1 1Runout A: Machine stamped
MERX38 2//1∇E 420 1 1Runout B: Machine stamped
MERX 38-ALabel A-side
MERX 38-BLabel B-side
CoffeeCasanova
Vinyl pressings
Casanova
by Coffee · 1980
13 pressings7 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Casanova was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Casanova
13 pressings came out in 1980, 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.
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records MER 38
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · UK Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MER38 A //1▽ E420 1 1Machine stamped in run-out area A-side variant 1
MER38 B // 1▽ E420 1 1Machine stamped in run-out area B-side variant 1
MER38 A // 1▽ E 420 1 3 2Machine stamped in run-out area A-side variant 2
MER38 B // 1▽ E 420 1 1 2 4Machine stamped in run-out area B-side variant 2
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records MERX 38
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · Red Labels, French Pressing
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records MER 38
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · French Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MER 38 A // 2 ▽ 420 FRA POLYGRAM A3Runout A side, var.1
MER 38 B // 3 ▽ 420 FRA POLYGRAM DMRunout B side, var.1
MER 38 A // 2 ▽ 420 FRA POLYGRAM A 4 PZ C57 6̶0̶5̶Runout A side, var.2
MER 38 B // 2 ▽ 420 FRA POLYGRAM A 0 CI C57 6̶0̶5̶Runout B side, var.2
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records MER 38
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records MK 164
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MK-164-2-56086-RE P/W F/W TC (PR)Runout groove inscription
2-56086Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | De-Lite Records 101385 / Vogue 101385First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Germany | De-Lite Records 0030.345First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | De-Lite Records 0930.024First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Ireland | Mercury MER 38First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Italy | De-Lite Records DL 903First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Poland | Tonpress R-1102First yearFlexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Limited, Picture disc | Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Limited, Picture disc |
| 1980 | UK | De-Lite Records MERX 38First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | De-Lite Records MER 38First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | De-Lite Records MERX 38First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | De-Lite Records MER 38First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | De-Lite Records MER 38First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1980 | US | De-Lite Records MK 164First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | De-Lite Records DE 809 / De-Lite Records 6170 056First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ACasanova6:15
- BA Promise4:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Casanova are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Casanova are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Casanova first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, US, France, Germany and more. One of them is De-Lite Records MERX 38.
How do I tell if my copy of Casanova is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MERX 38, MER 38, MK 164, DE 809) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MERX38 1//1∇E 420 1 1 and MERX38 2//1∇E 420 1 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Casanova 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.