Italy
1989- Label and catalog number
- Meal Power MP 875467-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MP 875467/11 1L 10.11.89 InzadiSide A
MP 875467/11 2L 10.11.89 InzadiSide B
Vinyl pressings
Venus
by Don Pablo's Animals · 1989
24 pressings11 countriesItalo HouseElectronic
Venus was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Venus
1 pressing came out in 1989, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Italy | Meal Power MP 875467-1First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
1990s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | Virgin VOZT 07912", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Australia | Virgin VOZ 0797" | 7" |
| 1990 | Canada | FLIP SOM-123112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | France | Carrere 919312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 6281-1212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 6281R-1212" | 12" |
| 1990 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 6281-77", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 6281-77", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 6281R-1212", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Mispress, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Mispress, Stereo |
| 1990 | Mexico | Musart MPI 8017412", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | Netherlands | Red Bullet RB 1247" | 7" |
| 1990 | Netherlands | Red Bullet RB 12.12412" | 12" |
| 1990 | Portugal | Bernhard Mikulski Gmbh 11.20.27512", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro MX 25012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Rumour Records RUMAT 18 / Rumour Records rumat 1812", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AVenus (H-H / B-B / F-F Edit)5:42
- BVenus (Treno In Faccia Boom Boom Edit)4:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Venus are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Venus are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1989 and 1992.
When was Venus first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Italy. One of them is Meal Power MP 875467-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Venus is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MP 875467-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MP 875467/11 1L 10.11.89 Inzadi and MP 875467/11 2L 10.11.89 Inzadi. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Venus 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.