Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- BCM Records B.C. 12-2055-40
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
R. SO 020 B-9841 A-1 IIRunout side A
R.SO B-9841 B-1Runout side B
Francesco NapoliMa Quale Idea
Vinyl pressings
Ma Quale Idea
by Francesco Napoli · 1987
12 pressings8 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronic
Ma Quale Idea was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Ma Quale Idea
12 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 8 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- BCM Records B.C. 7-2055-41
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
B-9842 A-1 R.SO.Side A, stamped
B-9842 B-1 R.SO.Side B, stamped
DS IIISide A & B, etched
Denmark
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MRCS 2280
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1987- Label and catalog number
- Vogue 312090
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
[AGI logo] 87 11 312090 ARunout side A, stamped
[AGI logo] 87 11 312090 BRunout side B, stamped
France
1987- Label and catalog number
- Vogue 102235
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- BCM Records B.C. 12-2055-40
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · White Coloured Vinyl
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCS 2280First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Europe | BCM Records B.C. 12-2055-40First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | BCM Records B.C. 7-2055-41First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | France | Vogue 312090First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | France | Vogue 102235First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Germany | BCM Records B.C. 12-2055-40First year12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1987 | Netherlands | Dureco Benelux 5294 / High Fashion Music 5294First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music MS 307First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Portugal | BCM Records 12 205541First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCX 122 280First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | Switzerland | K-Tel 2105First year45 RPM, 12" | 45 RPM, 12" |
| 1987 | Switzerland | K-Tel 5226First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AMa Quale Idea (Strange Idea Mix)5:31
- B1Bambina Che Sara3:20
- B2Balla (Bonus Beats)3:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ma Quale Idea are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Ma Quale Idea are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Ma Quale Idea first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Europe, Denmark, France, Germany and more. One of them is BCM Records B.C. 12-2055-40.
How do I tell if my copy of Ma Quale Idea is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use B.C. 12-2055-40, B.C. 7-2055-41, MRCS 2280, 312090) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R. SO 020 B-9841 A-1 II and R.SO B-9841 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ma Quale Idea 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.
