UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCAT 1046
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Eugene WildeDiana
Vinyl pressings
Diana
by Eugene Wilde · 1985
15 pressings4 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Diana was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Diana
11 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 3 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCAT 1046
- Format
- 12", White Label
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Philly World Records 7-99573
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-52800
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SIDE A MC-20067 CR-3 MASTERED BY CAPITOL
SIDE B MC-20068 CR-3 MASTERED BY CAPITOL
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records L33-17106
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MCA-5364 CR-2 Mastered By Capitol WallyRunout side A
MCA-5365 CR-2 Mastered By Capitol WallyRunout side B
MCA5364Side A label
MCA5365Side B label
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Philly World Records DMD 909
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
STDM-48891 F-1 1-1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally SRCRunout side A etched, except mastered by Capitol
STDM-48892 & 48886 F-1 1-1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally SRCRunout side B etched, except mastered by Capitol
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.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-52800First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | MCA Records MCAT 1046First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | MCA Records MCAT 1046First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records L33-17106First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Philly World Records DMD 909First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Philly World Records 7-99573First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA-52800First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Philly World Records 7-99573First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA-52800First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA-52800First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Philly World Records DMD 909First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Europe | MCA Records 258 637-77", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | MCA Records MCA 10467", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | MCA Records MCAT 1046 DL12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | MCA Records MCA 10467", Single, 45 RPM, White Label | 7", Single, 45 RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- ADiana (Extended Version)6:30
- B1Diana (Instrumental Version)5:20
- B2I Want You3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Diana are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Diana are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Diana first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US, Canada. One of them is MCA Records MCAT 1046.
How do I tell if my copy of Diana is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCAT 1046, 7-99573, MCA-52800, L33-17106) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Diana 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.
