UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VST 1270Virgin 613021-213
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
VST 1270 A-1U-1- DSide A, stamped
VST 1270 B-1U-1- DSide B, stamped
Giorgio Moroder ProjectTo Be Number One (Summer 1990)
Vinyl pressings
To Be Number One (Summer 1990)
by Giorgio Moroder Project · 1990
12 pressings7 countriesEuropopVocalPop
To Be Number One (Summer 1990) was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 To Be Number One (Summer 1990)
12 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 7 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
1990- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS1270
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VS 1270 A-1U-1-2
VS 1270 B-1U-1-2
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS1270
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
A (Stamped) VS 1270 A-1U-1-Q3
AA (Stamped) VS 1270-AA-1U-1-Q3
Australasia
1990- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VST 1270
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VST 1270 ASide A Runout, etched
VST 1270 BSide B Runout, etched
VST 1270ASide A Label
VST 1270BSide B Label
Australia
1990- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1270
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 113 021Virgin 113 021-100
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DS 113021 A-4 / 3-90 ⅡRunout stamped side A
DS 113021 B-4 / 3-90Runout stamped side B
S 113 021 ALabel Side A
S 113 021 BLabel Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australasia | Virgin VST 1270First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Australia | Virgin VS 1270First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Virgin 113 021 / Virgin 113 021-100First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Europe | Virgin 613 021 / Sugar 613 021First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Europe | Virgin 90592First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | France | Virgin 90592 / Sugar 90592First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | Italy | Virgin VINX 251First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Italy | Virgin VIN 45316 / Sugar VIN 45316First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Mexico | EMI SEC-851 / Virgin SEC-851First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Virgin VST 1270 / Virgin 613021-213First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Virgin VS1270First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Virgin VS1270First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ATo Be Number One (Summer 1990) (Single Version)4:12
- BTo Be Number One (Summer 1990) (Sing-Along-Version)4:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of To Be Number One (Summer 1990) are there?
12 vinyl pressings of To Be Number One (Summer 1990) are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was To Be Number One (Summer 1990) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, Australasia, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Virgin VST 1270.
How do I tell if my copy of To Be Number One (Summer 1990) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VST 1270, VS1270, VS 1270, 113 021) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VST 1270 A-1U-1- D and VST 1270 B-1U-1- D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is To Be Number One (Summer 1990) 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.