UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 887Polydor 887 075-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
Barcelona
by Freddie Mercury · 1987
33 pressings11 countriesVocalSymphonic RockRockPop
Barcelona 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 Barcelona
25 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 11 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.
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 887Polydor 887 075-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
* POSP-887 A-2 *Variant 1
* POSP-887 B-2 *Variant 1
TOWNHOUSE DMM ⚹ POSP 887 A1 ⚹ [etched] 11 6 [stamped]Variant 2
TOWNHOUSE DMM ⚹ POSP 887 B1 ⚹ [etched] 11 6 [stamped]Variant 2
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 887Polydor 887 075-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TOWNHOUSE DMM ✳ POSP 887 A2 ✳ [etched] 11 [stamped]Side A, variant 1
TOWNHOUSE DMM ✳ POSP 887 B1 ✳ [etched] 11 [stamped]Side B, variant 1
TOWNHOUSE DMM ✳ POSP 887 A1 ✳ [etched] 12 [stamped]Side A, variant 2
TOWNHOUSE DMM ✳ POSP 887 B1 ✳ [etched] 11 [stamped]Side B, variant 2
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 887Polydor 887 075-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
POSPX 887 A2 ✳ 11 TOWNHOUSE DMMA-side runout, etched. Var. 1 & 2
POSPX 887 B1 ✳ 11 TOWNHOUSE DMMB-side runout, etched. Var. 1 & 3
POSPX 887 B2 ✳ 11 TOWNHOUSE DMMB-side runout, etched. Var. 2
POSPX 887 A1 ✳ 2 TOWNHOUSE DMMA-side runout, etched. Var. 3
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPP887Polydor 887 212-1
- Format
- 12", Single, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
POSPP 887 A¹ ORLAKERunout Side A
POSPP 887 B¹ ORLAKERunout Side B
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 887Polydor 887 075-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Large centre hole
- Runout / matrix
TOWNHOUSE DMM ✳ POSP 887 A2 ✳ [etched] 11 [stamped]Side A, variant 1
TOWNHOUSE DMM ✳ POSP 887 B1 ✳ [etched] 11 [stamped]Side B, variant 1
TOWNHOUSE DMM ✳ POSP 887 A1 ✳ [etched] 12 [stamped]Side A, variant 2
TOWNHOUSE DMM ✳ POSP 887 B1 ✳ [etched] 11 [stamped]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.
All 33 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | Polydor 887 075-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Australia | Polydor 887 075-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Australia | Polydor 887 075-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Polydor 887 075-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | France | Polydor 887 075-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Germany | Polydor 887 075-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | Polydor 887 075-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | Polydor 887 075-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Misprint | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Misprint |
| 1987 | Hungary | Gong SPSK 70798First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Japan | Polydor 13MM 7057First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Netherlands | Polydor 887 075-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Portugal | Polydor 887 075-7First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Portugal | Polydor 887 075-7 / Polygram Discos Sarl 887 075-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | South Africa | Polydor PD 2566First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Spain | Polydor 887 075-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
1990s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Europe | Polydor 863 262-77", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1992 | France | Polydor 863 262-77", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
| 1992 | France | Polydor 863 262-77", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1992 | Spain | Polydor 863 274-77", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | UK | Polydor PO 221 / Polydor 863 262-77", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ABarcelona4:23
- BExercises In Free Love4:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Barcelona are there?
33 vinyl pressings of Barcelona are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1987 and 1992.
When was Barcelona first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, Japan, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Polydor POSPX 887.
How do I tell if my copy of Barcelona is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POSPX 887, POSP 887, POSPP887, 5DM-0204) 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 Barcelona 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.
