Europe
1982- Label and catalog number
- EMI 1A 062Z-64942
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Compilation, Stereo · Paper Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
64942ZA1Runout A, variant 1
64942ZB1Runout B, variant 1
64942ZA1 3Runout A, variant 2
64942Z-B2 -Z 2 1 2Runout B, variant 2
Duran DuranCarnival
Vinyl pressings
Carnival
by Duran Duran · 1982
12 pressings6 countriesNew WaveSynth-popPop
Carnival was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Carnival
7 pressings came out in 1982, 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.
Europe
1982- Label and catalog number
- EMI 1A 062Z-64942
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Compilation, Misprint, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
64942ZA1 2[mirrored]Runout side A [stamped]
64942ZB1 5[mirrored]Runout side B [stamped]
062Z-64942-ALabel side A
062Z-64942-BLabel side B
US
September 1982- Label and catalog number
- Harvest DLP-15006
- Format
- LP, Mini-Album, Compilation, Limited Edition · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
DLP-1-2̷- 15006 - Z7 Precision SM ─◁ OrgasmatronRunout Side A, handwritten, etched
DLP-21̶ 15006 - Z7 Precision SM. ─◁ SerendipityRunout Side B, handwritten, etched
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Harvest DLP-15006
- Format
- LP, Mini-Album, Compilation, Limited Edition · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
DLP-10-15006-Z5 #1 Precision SM ORGASMATRON 0Side A runout, etched, except "0," which is stamped
DLP-2-15006-Z5 #1 Precision SM Serendipity 0Side B runout, etched, except "0," which is stamped
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Harvest DLP 15006
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Limited Edition, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
[Capitol "target" logo] DLP-15006-B̶A TLC-A nc.Side A run-out area [Variant 1]
[Capitol "target" logo] DLP-15006 B-Side B run-out area [Variant 1]
[Capitol "target" logo] DLP 15006A.Side A run-out area [Variant 2]
[Capitol "target" logo] DLP 15006B.Side B run-out area [Variant 2]
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Harvest DLP 15006
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Limited Edition, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
[Capitol "target" logo] DLP-15006-B̶A TLC-A nc.Side A run-out area [Variant 1]
[Capitol "target" logo] DLP-15006 B-Side B run-out area [Variant 1]
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Canada | Harvest DLP 15006First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1982 | Canada | Harvest DLP 15006First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1982 | Europe | EMI 1A 062Z-64942First year12", 45 RPM, Compilation, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1982 | Europe | EMI 1A 062Z-64942First year12", 45 RPM, Compilation, Misprint, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Compilation, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1982 | Spain | EMI 10C 054-064942 / EMI 10C 054-064.942First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Compilation, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Harvest DLP-15006First yearLP, Mini-Album, Compilation, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Mini-Album, Compilation, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1982 | US | Harvest DLP-15006First yearLP, Mini-Album, Compilation, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Mini-Album, Compilation, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1983 | Japan | EMI EMS-5012512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Compilation | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Compilation |
| 1983 | Japan | EMI EMS-5012512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Compilation, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Compilation, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1983 | Japan | EMI EMS-5012512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Compilation, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | EMI 1A 062Z-64942 / EMI 6494212", 45 RPM, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Taiwan | Star Power LMSP 015 / Lee Ming Records Ltd. LMSP 01512", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Hungry Like The Wolf (Night Version)5:30
- A2Rio (Night Version)6:36
- B1Planet Earth (Night Version)6:20
- B2Girls On Film (Night Version)5:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Carnival are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Carnival are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was Carnival first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Europe, US, Canada, Spain. One of them is EMI 1A 062Z-64942.
How do I tell if my copy of Carnival is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1A 062Z-64942, DLP-15006, DLP 15006, 10C 054-064942) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 64942ZA1 and 64942ZB1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Carnival 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.
