Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- IRA IR - NP XL 1004
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP · Clear
- Runout / matrix
IR NP XL 1004 ASide A
IR NP XL 1004 BSide B
DiaframmaAmsterdam
Vinyl pressings
Amsterdam
by Diaframma · 1985
12 pressings1 countryNew WaveRock
Amsterdam was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Amsterdam
2 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- IRA IR NP XL 1004
- Format
- 12", EP, Ambisonic · Clear With Green And Blue Spots
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.
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Italy | IRA IR - NP XL 1004First year12", 45 RPM, EP · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, EP · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Italy | IRA IR NP XL 1004First year12", EP, Ambisonic · Colored vinyl | 12", EP, Ambisonic · Colored vinyl |
2010s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Italy | Contempo Records C01004EP12", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Italy | Contempo Records C01004EP12", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Italy | Contempo Records C01004EP12", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Italy | Contempo Records C01004EP12", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2018 | Italy | Contempo Records C01004EP12", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Italy | Contempo Records C01004EP12", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Italy | Contempo Records C01004EP12", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Colored vinyl |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Italy | Contempo Records C01004EPA12", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2023 | Italy | Contempo Records C01004EP12", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | IRA IR-NP XL 100412", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- AAmsterdam5:32
- B1Elena4:17
- B2Ultimo Boulevard3:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Amsterdam are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Amsterdam are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1985 and 2023.
When was Amsterdam first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Italy. One of them is IRA IR - NP XL 1004.
How do I tell if my copy of Amsterdam is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use IR - NP XL 1004, IR NP XL 1004) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IR NP XL 1004 A and IR NP XL 1004 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Amsterdam 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.