Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records BR 54015
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · BIS-pressing
- Runout / matrix
LATO A BR-54015 A BIS RCA SPIRIDIONIRunout side A
LATO B BR-54015 B BIS RCA SPIRIDIONIRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Master Piece
by Gazebo · 1982
32 pressings12 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Master Piece was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Master Piece
29 pressings came out in 1982, 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.
Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- Best Record BEST 12003
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ARunout - Side A
BRunout - Side B
Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records BR 54015
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MIX 54015 ARunout side A
MIX • 54015• BRunout side B
Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records BR 50271
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BR . 50271 . ARunout side A
BR . 50271 . BRunout side B
Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records BABY 1
- Format
- 7"
Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- Best Record BEST 12003Il Discotto Productions BEST 12003
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · Red Vinyl
- Runout / matrix
ARunout - Side A
BRunout - Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 32 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s30 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Belgium | Baby Records BR 50271First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Belgium | Baby Records BR 1250271First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Canada | Quality QDC 38 / Quality QDC-38First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Quality Q 2417XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Canada | Quality QDC 38 / Quality QDC-38First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Quality QDC 38First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Quality Q 2417XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | France | Baby Records 8185 / Carrere 8185First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | France | Carrere 50.020 / Baby Records 50.020First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Germany | Baby Records 1C 006-64 881 / Baby Records 1 C 006-64 881First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Germany | Baby Records 1C K 062-64881 Z / EMI Electrola GmbH 1C K 062-64881 ZFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1982 | Germany | Baby Records 1C 006-64 881 / Baby Records 1 C 006-64 881First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Italy | Baby Records BR 54015First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | Italy | Best Record BEST 12003First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | Italy | Baby Records BR 54015First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 8913-1212", Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Italy | Softworks SWR 200112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- AMasterpiece (Vocal)4:10
- BMasterpiece (Instrumental)4:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Master Piece are there?
32 vinyl pressings of Master Piece are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1982 and 2000.
When was Master Piece first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Italy, UK, South Africa, Belgium and more. One of them is Baby Records BR 54015.
How do I tell if my copy of Master Piece is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BR 54015, BEST 12003, BR 50271, BABY 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LATO A BR-54015 A BIS RCA SPIRIDIONI and LATO B BR-54015 B BIS RCA SPIRIDIONI. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Master Piece 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.
