Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- Delta DEM 774
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DE 774.1L CGD 16-9-82Runout A
DE 774-2L CGD 16.9.82 InzadiRunout B
FedericoBanana
Vinyl pressings
Banana
by Federico · 1982
10 pressings5 countriesDiscoElectronic
Banana was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Banana
10 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 5 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Delta DE 715
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DE 715 - 1N [cgd logo] 16.9.82 InzadiRunout area side A
DE 715 - 2N [cgd logo] 16.9.82 InzadiRunout area side B
Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- Delta DE 715
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
DE 715 - 1N [cgd logo] 16.9.82 InzadiRunout area side A
DE 715 - 2N [cgd logo] 16.9.82 InzadiRunout area side B
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2141 695
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2057 017
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
160 2057017 1 380 POLYGRAMRunout side A
160 2057017 2 380 POLYGRAMRunout side B
Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- Ultraphone 6.20169
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
6.20169 - 01 - 1Side-A
6.20169 - 01 - 2Side-B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | France | Polydor 2141 695First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | Polydor 2057 017First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Germany | Ultraphone 6.20169First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Germany | Ultraphone 6.13 661 / Ultraphone 6.13661 ACFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Italy | Delta DEM 774First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Italy | Delta DE 715First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Italy | Delta DE 715First year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1982 | Netherlands | CNR 151.097First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Netherlands | CNR 145.014First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Spain | Carnaby MO 2184First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ABanana3:14
- BBanana (Strumentale)3:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Banana are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Banana are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Banana first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Italy, France, Germany, Netherlands and more. One of them is Delta DEM 774.
How do I tell if my copy of Banana is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DEM 774, DE 715, 2141 695, 2057 017) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DE 774.1L CGD 16-9-82 and DE 774-2L CGD 16.9.82 Inzadi. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Banana 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.