Vinyl pressings
by Fancy · 1985
Bolero (Hold Me In Your Arms Again) 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.
5 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.
883 555 - 1 S 1 320Runout A Variant 1
883 555 - 1 S 2 320Runout B Variant 1
883 555 - 1 S 1 320 1 PRunout A Variant 2
883 555 - 1 S 2 320 R 1Runout B Variant 2
883 555 - 7 S 1 320 [Sideways 'B 1']Runout stamped side A
883 555 - 7 S 2 320 [Sideways 'C 1']Runout stamped side B
A MRCX 122101-B//58812-1 ("B" scratched out)A side
MRCX 122101-B//58812-1B side
MRCS 2101-A//58809-1Runout side A, variant 1
MRCS 2101-B//58810-1Runout side B, variant 1
MRCS 2101-A//58809-1 20 1Runout side A, variant 2
MRCS 2101-B//58810-1 22 1Runout 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.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Germany | Metronome 883 555-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Metronome 883 555-7 / Metronome 883 555-7 MEFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Portugal | Metronome 883 555-7 MEFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCX 122101First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCS 2101First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | Magnetic Records 156710612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | France | Magnetic Records 15671067", 45 RPM, Promo, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing, Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing, Promo |
| 1986 | France | Magnetic Records 156710612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1986 | Italy | Delta DEM 79412", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Italy | Delta DE 8547", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Portugal | Metronome 883 555-1 / Metronome 883555-112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Indalo Music INDX-104 / Indalo Music INDX 10412", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Spain | Indalo Music INDS-1047", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Spain | Indalo Music INDX-10412", Maxi-Single, Special Edition · Colored vinyl | 12", Maxi-Single, Special Edition · Colored vinyl |
| 1986 | Spain | Indalo Music INDX 10412", Maxi-Single, Special Edition, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Colored vinyl | 12", Maxi-Single, Special Edition, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Colored vinyl |
20 vinyl pressings of Bolero (Hold Me In Your Arms Again) are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Germany, Portugal, Scandinavia. One of them is Metronome 883 555-1.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 883 555-1, 883 555-7, 883 555-7 ME, MRCX 122101) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 883 555 - 1 S 1 320 and 883 555 - 1 S 2 320. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
