Netherlands
1979- Label and catalog number
- WEA WEAN 18.074
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WEAN18074 A 37C1Runout side A
WEAN18074 B 37C1Runout side B
WEAN 18.074-ALabel side A
WEAN 18.074-BLabel side B
Dolly DotsRadio
Vinyl pressings
Radio
by Dolly Dots · 1979
10 pressings5 countriesEuropopPop
Radio was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Radio
8 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Netherlands
1979- Label and catalog number
- WEA International WEAN 18.074
- Format
- 7"
Netherlands
1979- Label and catalog number
- WEA International WEAN 18.074WEA WEAN 18.074
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WEAN18074 A 37C1
WEAN18074 B 37C1
Germany
November 1979- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 2044 163Carrere CAR 2027
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2044 163 S 1 320 A 1Runout side A
2044 163 S 2 320 A 1Runout side B
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 2044 163Carrere CAR 2027
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Japan
1979- Label and catalog number
- Sweet Donuts 07-5P-150(SD)
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Germany | Carrere 2044 163 / Carrere CAR 2027First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Japan | Sweet Donuts 07-5P-150(SD)First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Japan | Sweet Donuts 07-5P-150(SD)First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | WEA WEAN 18.074First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | WEA International WEAN 18.074First year7" | 7" |
| 1979 | Netherlands | WEA International WEAN 18.074 / WEA WEAN 18.074First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | South Africa | Spinna SPIN 4530First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | Carrere 2044 163 / Carrere CAR 2027First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | Evolution Records EV 77" | 7" |
| 1981 | Japan | Sweet Donuts QY・3P-90034 / Epic QY・3P-9003412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ARadio
- BBang Bang
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Radio are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Radio are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1979 and 1981.
When was Radio first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Netherlands, Germany, Japan, South Africa. One of them is WEA WEAN 18.074.
How do I tell if my copy of Radio is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WEAN 18.074, 2044 163, 07-5P-150(SD), SPIN 4530) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WEAN18074 A 37C1 and WEAN18074 B 37C1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Radio 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.