Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Oasis 6.14328Oasis 6.14328 AC
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
C-6,14 328-01-1 ENRunout A
C-6,14 328-01-2 ENRunout B
6.14328-01-1Label A
6.14328-01-2Label B
Giorgio MoroderShannon's Eyes
Vinyl pressings
Shannon's Eyes
by Giorgio Moroder · 1985
11 pressings5 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronic
Shannon's Eyes was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Shannon's Eyes
8 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Oasis 6.20412
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo · Orange Transparent
- Runout / matrix
⬭ c - 6. 20412 - 01 - 1 SRunout side A
⬭ c - 6. 20412 - 01 - 2 SRunout side B
6.20412-01-1Label side A
6.20412-01-2Label side B
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Oasis 6.20412
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Green Transparent
- Runout / matrix
6.20412-01-1Label A
6.20412-01-2Label B
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Oasis 6.20412
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Red Transparent
- Runout / matrix
6.20412-01-1Label A
6.20412-01-2Label B
Austria
1985- Label and catalog number
- Oasis OAS 111 160GiG Records GIG 111 160
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Underdog 13.795Carrere 13.795
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Austria | Oasis OAS 111 160 / GiG Records GIG 111 160First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Underdog 13.795 / Carrere 13.795First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Oasis 6.14328 / Oasis 6.14328 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Oasis 6.20412First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Germany | Oasis 6.20412First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Germany | Oasis 6.20412First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Germany | Oasis C-6.20 41212", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Greece | Philips 884139-1 / PolyGram 884139-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Greece | Philips 884139-1 / PolyGram 884139-1First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1986 | Sweden | Palladium 12 pal 312" | 12" |
| 1986 | Sweden | Palladium pal 3 / Palladium 08-011004-007", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AShannon's Eyes4:32
- BShannon's Eyes4:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shannon's Eyes are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Shannon's Eyes are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Shannon's Eyes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Germany, Austria, France, Greece. One of them is Oasis 6.14328.
How do I tell if my copy of Shannon's Eyes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6.14328, 6.20412, OAS 111 160, 13.795) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, C-6,14 328-01-1 EN and C-6,14 328-01-2 EN. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shannon's Eyes 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.
