Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- TELDEC 6.20418
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM · Clear
Goombay Dance BandMarlena
Vinyl pressings
Marlena
by Goombay Dance Band · 1985
12 pressings5 countriesDiscoElectronic
Marlena 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 Marlena
12 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 5 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
- TELDEC 6.14337TELDEC 6.14337 AC
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
⚪ C-6 14 337-01-1/2 BNRunout side A, stamped [etched "BN"]
C-6 14 337-02-1/2 BNRunout side B, stamped [etched "BN"]
6.14337-01-1Label side A
6.14337-01-2Label side B
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- TELDEC 6.20418 AE
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM · Yellow
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- TELDEC 6.20418 AE
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM · Green
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- TELDEC 6.20418 AE
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM · Orange
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- TELDEC 6.14337TELDEC 6.14337 AC
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
⚪ C-6 14 337-01-1/2 BNRunout side A, stamped [etched "BN"]
C-6 14 337-02-1/2 BNRunout side B, stamped [etched "BN"]
6.14337-01-1Label side A
6.14337-01-2Label 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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Germany | TELDEC 6.20418First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Germany | TELDEC 6.14337 / TELDEC 6.14337 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | TELDEC 6.20418 AEFirst year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Germany | TELDEC 6.20418 AEFirst year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Germany | TELDEC 6.20418 AEFirst year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Germany | TELDEC 6.14337 / TELDEC 6.14337 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Greece | TELDEC 6.20418 AEFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Netherlands | CNR 145.164First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | South Africa | CBS SSC 5824First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Sanni Records SR 123First year7", Promo, Single, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Promo, Single, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1985 | Spain | Sanni Records SR 12123First year12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Spain | Sanni Records SR 12123First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- AMarlena3:57
- BYoung Hearts2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Marlena are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Marlena are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Marlena first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Germany, Greece, Netherlands, South Africa and more. One of them is TELDEC 6.20418.
How do I tell if my copy of Marlena is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6.20418, 6.14337, 6.20418 AE, 145.164) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Marlena 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.
