Italy
1976- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 3C 006-31844
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Disco Light OrchestraKiss Me Now And Never
Vinyl pressings
Kiss Me Now And Never
by Disco Light Orchestra · 1976
10 pressings10 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Kiss Me Now And Never was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Kiss Me Now And Never
6 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI-11283
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- London Records L.2631
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
M-444-I IASide A, in wax
M443-IS BSide B, in wax
Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 1C 006-31 844EMI Electrola 1C 006-31 844
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
31 844 A-1Runout side A
31 844 B-1Runout side B
Portugal
1976- Label and catalog number
- Imavox IM-10115
- Format
- 7"
Spain
1976- Label and catalog number
- EMI 10 C 006-31 844
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | EMI EMI-11283First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Canada | London Records L.2631First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Germany | Columbia 1C 006-31 844 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-31 844First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Italy | Columbia 3C 006-31844First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Portugal | Imavox IM-10115First year7" | 7" |
| 1976 | Spain | EMI 10 C 006-31 844First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | France | Barclay 620.3207", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Mexico | EMI 80097", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | South Africa | CBS SSC 15257", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Barclay BE 112-31187", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AKiss Me Now And Never3:37
- BClaudine2:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Kiss Me Now And Never are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Kiss Me Now And Never are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Kiss Me Now And Never first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Italy, Australia, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Columbia 3C 006-31844.
How do I tell if my copy of Kiss Me Now And Never is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3C 006-31844, EMI-11283, L.2631, 1C 006-31 844) 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 Kiss Me Now And Never 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.