UK
September 22, 1982- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 5346
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
EMI 5346 A-2U-1-1-1 TOWN HOUSERunout side A
LPFB 1 2 0Runout side B
Vinyl pressings
Rio
by Duran Duran · 1982
31 pressings12 countriesNew WaveSynth-popRockPop
Rio 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 Rio
24 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 11 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.
UK
November 1, 1982- Label and catalog number
- EMI 12 EMI 5346
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
12 EMI 5346 A - 1U - 1 - 1 - TOWN HOUSERunout, A-side, stamped, variant 1
12 EMI 5346 B - 1U - 1 - 4 - TOWN HOUSERunout, B-side, stamped, variant 1
12 EMI 5346 A - 1U - 1 - 3 - TOWN HOUSERunout, A-side, stamped, variant 2
12 EMI 5346 B - 1U - 1 - 5 - TOWN HOUSERunout, B-side, stamped, variant 2
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 5346
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · TC / Kev Cut
- Runout / matrix
EMI 5346 A-7U-1-1-5 TCSide A, stamped/etched variant 1
EMI 5346 B-2U-1-1-5 Kev[lyre symbol]JSide B, stamped/etched variant 1
EMI 5346 A-1-1-1 TCSide A, stamped/etched variant 2
EMI 5346 B-3U-1-1 Kev[lyre symbol]JSide B, stamped/etched variant 2
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 5346
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Utopia Cut Only
- Runout / matrix
EMI 5346 A-1-1-Runout, side A, stamped
EMI 5346 B-1U-1- Ʊ[lyre symbol]TOPIA.Runout side B, stamped + etched
EMI 5346ASide A label
EMI 5346BSide B label
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 5346
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Knock-out Centre, Townhouse / Utopia Cut, No Cutting Engineers
- Runout / matrix
EMI 5346 A-4U-1-4 ↽ 3 TOWN HOUSERunout, A-side
EMI 5346 B-1U-1-1- 21 UTOPIARunout, B-side
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 5346
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Cut By Kev
- Runout / matrix
EMI 5346 A-4U-1-4 ↽ 3 TOWN HOUSERunout, A-side, stamped/etched Variant 1
EMI 5346 B-4U-1-1- 2 KEV [lyre symbol]JORunout, B-side, stamped/etched Variant 1
EMI 5346 A-4U-1-5-1 TOWN HOUSERunout, A-side, stamped/etched Variant 2
EMI 5346 B-2U-1-1-1 KEV [lyre symbol]JRunout, B-side, stamped/etched Variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s31 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | EMI EMI-792First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Australia | EMI EMI-792 / EMI EMI 792First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Canada | Harvest B 5175First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Europe | EMI 1C 006-64 938 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-64 938First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | France | EMI 2C 008-64938 / EMI 2C 008-64.938First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Ireland | EMI EMI 5346First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | South Africa | EMI EMIJ 4414First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Spain | EMI 10C 006-064938 / EMI 10C 006-064.938First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Spain | EMI 10 C 006-064938 / EMI 10C 006-064.938First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | UK | EMI EMI 5346First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | EMI EMI 5346First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | UK | EMI EMI 5346First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | EMI EMI 5346First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | EMI EMI 5346First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | EMI EMI 5346First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ARio
- BThe Chauffeur (Blue Silver)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rio are there?
31 vinyl pressings of Rio are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was Rio first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, US, Philippines, Japan and more. One of them is EMI EMI 5346, released September 22, 1982.
How do I tell if my copy of Rio is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EMI 5346, 12 EMI 5346, B-5175, P-B-5175) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EMI 5346 A-2U-1-1-1 TOWN HOUSE and LPFB 1 2 0. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rio 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.
