Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records BR 54028
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BR 54028 - A HSRunout side A, etched
BR 54028 - B HSRunout side B, etched
Vinyl pressings
Lunatic
by Gazebo · 1983
31 pressings17 countriesItalo-DiscoSynth-popElectronic
Lunatic was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Lunatic
24 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 15 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.
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records BR 50297
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BR 50297 · A HS JB 55 A CGDRunout side A, etched
BR· 50297 -B CGDRunout side B, etched
BR 50297Label side A
BR 50297Label side B
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records JB 55
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox
- Runout / matrix
BR 50297 . A HSRunout area side A
JB . 55 . ARunout area side B
JB 55 ALabel side A
JB 55 BLabel side B
Belgium
1983- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records BRD 1250297
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
Benelux
1983- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records BR 50297
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BR - 50297-A Y1Runout etched side A, variant 1
BR - 50297-B X1Runout etched side B, variant 1
BR - 50297-A W1Runout etched side A, variant 2
BR - 50297-B W1Runout etched side B, variant 2
Brazil
1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic 46602
- Format
- 7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
46602 A C ITS.1099A side runout groove, stamped
46602 B C ITS - 1100B side runout groove, stamped
46.602 - AA side label
ITS - 1099A side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Belgium | Baby Records BRD 1250297First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Benelux | Baby Records BR 50297First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Brazil | Epic 46602First year7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Canada | Baby Records BR 0115First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Canada | Baby Records BR 14319XFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | Ecuador | Baby Records 114-0061First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | France | Baby Records 8348 / Carrere 8348First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Germany | Baby Records 1C K 052 1654526 / Baby Records 1C K052 1654526First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | Baby Records 1C 006 1654527 / EMI Electrola 1C 006 1654527First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Greece | Philips 818795-1First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Italy | Baby Records BR 54028First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | Baby Records BR 50297First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Italy | Baby Records JB 55First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1983 | Japan | CBS/Sony 07SP 816First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | CBS/Sony 07SP 816First year7", Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Greece | Philips 818 795/112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| ? | Japan | CBS/Sony 07SP-81767", Promo, White Label · Promo | 7", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| ? | Philippines | April Records BR-3127", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ALunatic6:24
- BLunatic (Instrumental)7:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lunatic are there?
31 vinyl pressings of Lunatic are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1983 and 1985.
When was Lunatic first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Italy, Belgium, Benelux, Brazil and more. One of them is Baby Records BR 54028.
How do I tell if my copy of Lunatic is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BR 54028, BR 50297, JB 55, BRD 1250297) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BR 54028 - A HS and BR 54028 - B HS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lunatic 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.
