Italy
October 1984- Label and catalog number
- Gong Records GONG 010
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
GONG 010 ARunout side A, etched
GONG 010 BRunout side B, etched
Vinyl pressings
Mad Desire
by Den Harrow · 1984
18 pressings6 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Mad Desire was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Mad Desire
4 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- For Sale FL 14329
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Greece
1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI 062-2006736
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
GONG 010-AA side label
GONG 010-BB side label
Spain
1984- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records BR 12111
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Greece | EMI 062-2006736First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Italy | For Sale FL 14329First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Spain | Baby Records BR 12111First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Italy | Gong Records GONG 010First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Tycoon Records 6.2040312", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Germany | Tycoon Records 6.14307 / Tycoon Records 6.14307 AC7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Germany | Tycoon Records 6.2040312", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Germany | Tycoon Records 6.2040312", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Tycoon Records 6.14307 / Tycoon Records 6.14307 AC7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| 1985 | Germany | Tycoon Records 6.143077", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | Tycoon Records 6.20403 AE12", 45 RPM, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Italy | Gong Records GONG 01312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Italy | Gong Records GONG 01312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Italy | Gong Records GONG 01312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | Beat Box BB 70317", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Italy | 12 Inch Stars TIX 08212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMad Desire6:29
- B1Memories Of Mad Desire6:02
- B2Mad Desire (Instr.)5:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mad Desire are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Mad Desire are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1984 and 1999.
When was Mad Desire first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Italy, Greece, Spain. One of them is Gong Records GONG 010, released October 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of Mad Desire is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GONG 010, FL 14329, 062-2006736, BR 12111) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GONG 010 A and GONG 010 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mad Desire 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.
