US
1975- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records DG-2605
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Frankie AvalonVenus
Vinyl pressings
Venus
by Frankie Avalon · 1975
23 pressings12 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Venus was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Venus
1 pressing came out in 1975, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | US | De-Lite Records DG-2605First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Australia | Polydor 2001 63112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Australia | Polydor 2001 6317", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Belgium | Polydor 2001 6317", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Belgium | De-Lite Records DEP 15787", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Canada | De-Lite Records 1088-5787", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Canada | De-Lite Records 1088-5787", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | France | Polydor 2001 631Single, 7", 45 RPM | Single, 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Germany | Polydor 2001 6317", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Italy | Carosello CE 204117", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | De-Lite Records ISR-109387" | 7" |
| 1976 | Mexico | Polydor 6517", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single |
| 1976 | Portugal | Polydor 20016317", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | Polydor 2001 6317", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | De-Lite Records DISCO 157812", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- AVenus (Long Disco Version)6:08
- BVenus (Short Disco Version)4:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Venus are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Venus are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was Venus first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US. One of them is De-Lite Records DG-2605.
How do I tell if my copy of Venus is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DG-2605) 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 Venus 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.
