Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 651567 6CBS CBS 651567 6
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
01 651567 1A1
01 651567 1B1
LC 0149Rear Sleeve
01-651567-1Center Label A
Eleanor AcademiaAdventure
Vinyl pressings
Adventure
by Eleanor Academia · 1988
15 pressings7 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Adventure was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Adventure
14 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 6 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 651567 6
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 651567 7Epic 651567 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01 651567 2A 1 ARunout A, stamped
01 651567 1B1 ARunout B, stamped
01-651567-1Matrix, label A
01-651567-2Matrix, label B
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 651567 6Epic 651567 6
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01 651567 1A1
01 651567 1B1
01-651567-20Rear Sleeve
01-651567-1Center Label A
US
May 1988- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38 07601
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 177797 1A DMM G2 STERLING A6A-Side Runout Etching
ZSS 174230-1A D G1 A2B-Side Runout Etching
ZSS 177797A-Side Label
ZSS 174230B-Side Label
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 44 07471
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSS 176322-2A DMM G1 STERLINGTJ A.8Runout etched side A, variant 1
XSS.176323-2A DMM G2 STERLING A2Runout etched side B, variant 1
XSS 176322-2A DMM G1 STERLING TJ A4Runout etched side A, variant 2
XSS 176323-2A DMM G1 STERLING C6Runout etched side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Epic 651567 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | Australia | Epic 651567 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Columbia 12CXP-176323First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Europe | Epic EPC 651567 6 / CBS CBS 651567 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Europe | CBS CBS 651567 6First year12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | Epic EPC 651567 7 / Epic 651567 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Epic EPC 651567 6 / Epic 651567 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Philippines | CBS CE-EP-18126 / CBS 44 07471First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Philippines | CBS QCL45-10231First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | Spain | Epic EPC 651567 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | US | Columbia 44 07471First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Canada | Columbia 12CXP-07471First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Columbia 38 07601First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Columbia 38 07601First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Germany | Compost Records COMPOST 214-112" | 12" |
Tracklist
- A1Adventure (Extended Mix)8:00
- A2Adventure (Dub Mix)7:45
- B1Adventure (Edited Version)4:00
- B2Adventure (Bonus Beats)4:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Adventure are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Adventure are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1988 and 2006.
When was Adventure first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Europe, US, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is Epic EPC 651567 6.
How do I tell if my copy of Adventure is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPC 651567 6, CBS 651567 6, EPC 651567 7, 38 07601) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 01 651567 1A1 and 01 651567 1B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Adventure 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.