Canada
March 9, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C4 7206Columbia C4-7206
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
C4-7206-A 1A 2G DM-92Runout side A
C4-7206-B 1A 2G DM-91Runout side B
GowanMoonlight Desires
Vinyl pressings
Moonlight Desires
by Gowan · 1987
10 pressings6 countriesNew WaveSynth-popElectronicRock
Moonlight Desires was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Moonlight Desires
10 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Canada
March 9, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C4-7206
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
C4-7206-A 1A 2G DM-5Runout Side A etched
C4-7206-B 1A2HZ: DM-92Runout Side B etched
7206-ALabel A side
7206-BLabel B side
Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 12CDN-341
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 7CDN-42
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-06995
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-06995
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | Columbia 12CDN-341First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Canada | Columbia 7CDN-42First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1987 | Europe | CBS CBS 650502 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | New Zealand | CBS 650502-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | South Africa | CBS SSC 6035First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | US | Columbia 38-06995First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Columbia 38-06995First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1987 | Canada | Columbia C4 7206 / Columbia C4-7206First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | Canada | Columbia C4-7206First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia | CBS 650502 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMoonlight Desires4:11
- B60 Second Nightmare4:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Moonlight Desires are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Moonlight Desires are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Moonlight Desires first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Canada, US, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Columbia C4 7206, released March 9, 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of Moonlight Desires is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C4 7206, C4-7206, 12CDN-341, 7CDN-42) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, C4-7206-A 1A 2G DM-92 and C4-7206-B 1A 2G DM-91. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Moonlight Desires 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.