Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- Shure Music 12002
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
SPIRY- LATO A 12002 DISCOTTORunout side A
DISC-OTTO 12002 B SPIRY- LATO BRunout side B
EuropeSix, Two, Eight
Vinyl pressings
Six, Two, Eight
by Europe · 1985
12 pressings4 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Six, Two, Eight 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 Six, Two, Eight
5 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- Shure Music 530 001-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SPIRY 530001 - 7 A 2Etching Side A
SPIRY 530001 - 7 B 4Etching Side B
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Trema 510 023
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
200685 A MPORunout side A, etched
200 685 B MPORunout side B, etched
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Trema 410 318Trema 410.318
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Trema 200 685
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label
- Runout / matrix
200685 A MPORunout side A, etched
200 685 B MPORunout side B, etched
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | France | Trema 510 023First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | France | Trema 410 318 / Trema 410.318First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | Trema 200 685First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1985 | Italy | Shure Music 12002First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | Italy | Shure Music 530 001-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Philippines | Warner Bros. Records DS-08312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Philippines | Warner Bros. Records WB-77-5197", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Japan | Polydor 5DM-01917", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Japan | Polydor 5DM 01917", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Japan | Polydor 13MM 705112", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Japan | Polydor 13MM 705112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Il Discotto Productions 12002 / Shure Music 1200212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- ASix, Two, Eight (Vocal Version)8:20
- BSix, Two, Eight (Play Back Version)5:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Six, Two, Eight are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Six, Two, Eight are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1985 and 1988.
When was Six, Two, Eight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Italy, France. One of them is Shure Music 12002.
How do I tell if my copy of Six, Two, Eight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12002, 530 001-7, 510 023, 410 318) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SPIRY- LATO A 12002 DISCOTTO and DISC-OTTO 12002 B SPIRY- LATO B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Six, Two, Eight 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.