Italy
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic E 40988
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Dedicated To The Moon
by Ivana Spagna · 1987
18 pressings16 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Dedicated To The Moon 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 Dedicated To The Moon
17 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 15 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 450646 1
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- CBS 450646 1
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic BFE 40988Epic E 40988
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL-40988-1B · 1G HERbIE JR :^) A3Etchings Side A
BL-40988-1B · G1 HERbIE JR :^) B2Etchings Side B
Argentina
1987- Label and catalog number
- CBS 120.000.900
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Australia
1987- Label and catalog number
- CBS 450646 1
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Argentina | CBS 120.000.900First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Australia | CBS 450646 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Brazil | Epic 231.050First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Canada | CBS BFE 40988First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Europe | CBS CBS 450646 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Greece | CBS CBS 450646 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Israel | CBS CBS 450646 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Italy | Epic E 40988First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Italy | CBS CBS 450646 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Portugal | CBS 450646 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | South Africa | CBS ASF 3165First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | South Korea | CBS KJPL-0579 / CBS BFE-40988First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Spain | CBS CBS 450646 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Spain | CBS CBS 450646 1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | CBS 450646 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Call Me4:05
- A2Sarah5:09
- A3Dedicated To The Moon4:35
- A4So Easy3:53
- A5The Power Of Money4:05
- B1Easy Lady4:50
- B2Dance Dance Dance4:15
- B3Why Can't I Say (I Love You Babe)4:52
- B4Baby Blue4:43
- B5Girl It's Not The End Of The World4:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dedicated To The Moon are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Dedicated To The Moon are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Dedicated To The Moon first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Italy, UK, US, Argentina and more. One of them is Epic E 40988.
How do I tell if my copy of Dedicated To The Moon is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use E 40988, CBS 450646 1, 450646 1, BFE 40988) 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 Dedicated To The Moon 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.
