France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 821 382-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Frank StalloneDarlin'
Vinyl pressings
Darlin'
by Frank Stallone · 1984
15 pressings12 countriesPop RockDiscoRock
Darlin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Darlin'
15 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 12 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.
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 821 382-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 821 382-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Bestway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
821-382-7 84NP6625-BW [Kdisc] KPSide A Runout, etched [stamped]
821-382-7 84NP6644-BW [Kdisc] KPSide B Runout, etched [stamped]
84 NP 6625Side A Label
84 NP 6644Side B Label
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 821 382-7 DJ
- Format
- 7", Promo · 26
Brazil
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polygram 821 382-7
- Format
- 7", Single
Brazil
1984- Label and catalog number
- PolyGram 821 382-7
- Format
- 7", Single
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Brazil | Polygram 821 382-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | Brazil | PolyGram 821 382-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | Ecuador | Polydor 75323First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | France | Polydor 821 382-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Polydor 821 772-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Italy | Polydor 821 382-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | Japan | Polydor 7DM 0109First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Polydor 821 772-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | Peru | Polydor F-POL 8213827.1First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Portugal | Polydor 821 382-7 / Polygram Discos SARL 821 382-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | South Africa | Polydor PS 8051First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Spain | Polydor 821 382-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | US | Polydor 821 382-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | US | Polydor 821 382-7 DJFirst year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Polydor 821 382-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ADarlin'3:21
- BAlbum Medley
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Darlin' are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Darlin' are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Darlin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in France, US, Brazil, Ecuador and more. One of them is Polydor 821 382-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Darlin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 821 382-7, 821 382-7 DJ, 75323, 821 772-7) 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 Darlin' 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.
