Netherlands
October 1981- Label and catalog number
- Dureco Benelux 4488Dureco Benelux 44 88
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
4488 A 41A1Runout side A, stamped
4488 B 41K1Runout side B, stamped
4488-ALabel side A
4488-BLabel side B
Future World OrchestraDesire
Vinyl pressings
Desire
by Future World Orchestra · 1981
11 pressings7 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Desire was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Desire
2 pressings came out in 1981, 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.
Netherlands
1981- Label and catalog number
- Dureco Benelux 4488
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
4488-ALabel Side 1
4488-BLabel Side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Netherlands | Dureco Benelux 4488First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Dureco Benelux 4488 / Dureco Benelux 44 88First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | France | Kwik Records 49987 / Kwik Records 49.9877", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Germany | Polydor 2040 3307", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Italy | F1 Team P 6207", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | Portugal | World 5068077", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | South Africa | Polydor TOS 13867", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Spain | CFE ME-3413112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Spain | F1 Team P 6207" | 7" |
| 1982 | Spain | CFE E-34.589 / CFE E-345897", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Spain | CFE E-34.589 / CFE E-345897", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ADesire3:23
- BCasablanca Nights4:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Desire are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Desire are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Desire first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Netherlands. One of them is Dureco Benelux 4488, released October 1981.
How do I tell if my copy of Desire is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4488) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 4488 A 41A1 and 4488 B 41K1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Desire 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.