Japan
1978- Label and catalog number
- Philips SFL-2390
- Format
- 7", Single
D.D. SoundCafé
Vinyl pressings
Café
by D.D. Sound · 1978
13 pressings8 countriesDiscoElectronic
Café was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Café
2 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year. 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.
Japan
1978- Label and catalog number
- Philips SFL-2390
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Japan | Philips SFL-2390First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | Japan | Philips SFL-2390First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | France | Disques Dreyfus FDM 16.0027", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | Germany | Decca 6.12 493 AC / Decca 6.124937", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Decca 6.20 013 / Decca 6.20013 AE12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Italy | Baby Records BR 0857", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Italy | Baby Records BR 0857", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Mexico | Musart MI 305877", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Philippines | Baby Records BR-3067", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | El Salvador | Baby Records BD46897", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Germany | Baby Records International BR 3023-1212" | 12" |
| 2000 | Italy | Baby Records International BRI 502112" | 12" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Keel Mfg. Corp.12", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- ACafé3:40
- BBack Street Baby3:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Café are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Café are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1978 and 2000.
When was Café first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Japan. One of them is Philips SFL-2390.
How do I tell if my copy of Café is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SFL-2390) 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 Café 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.
