UK
September 17, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone DD 15Parlophone 20 4065 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DD 15 A-1-1-Q2 DRunout side A
DD 15 B-1-1-Q2 DRunout side B
Duran DuranSerious
Vinyl pressings
Serious
by Duran Duran · 1990
12 pressings8 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
Serious was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Serious
12 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 8 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
October 8, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 12 DDS 15
- Format
- 12", Single Sided, Etched, Limited Edition, Single
- Runout / matrix
12 DDS 15 A-2-1- DA side
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 12 DDG 15
- Format
- 12" · Gatefold Cover
Australia
1990- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 2464-7
- Format
- 7", Single
Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 006 20 4065 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
204657-A1Runout [stamped] side A
204657-B1Runout [stamped] side B
France
1990- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 2040657
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MPO 2040657 ASide A, runout, etched
MPO 2040657 BSide B, runout, etched
2040657 ASide A, label
2040657 BSide B, label
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.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | Parlophone 2464-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Parlophone 006 20 4065 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | France | Parlophone 2040657First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Germany | Parlophone 060 20 4065 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Italy | Parlophone 06 20 4065 7 / Parlophone 06 2040657First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1990 | Italy | Parlophone 14 2040656First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Mexico | EMI 700 948First year7" | 7" |
| 1990 | Philippines | Parlophone PAL-61229First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Parlophone 12 DDG 15First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | Germany | EMI Electrola 204065 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Parlophone DD 15 / Parlophone 20 4065 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Parlophone 12 DDS 15First year12", Single Sided, Etched, Limited Edition, Single · Limited | 12", Single Sided, Etched, Limited Edition, Single · Limited |
Tracklist
- ASerious (7" Edit)3:56
- BYo Bad Azizi3:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Serious are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Serious are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Serious first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, Australia, Europe, France and more. One of them is Parlophone DD 15, released September 17, 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of Serious is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DD 15, 12 DDS 15, 12 DDG 15, 2464-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DD 15 A-1-1-Q2 D and DD 15 B-1-1-Q2 D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Serious 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.
