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Casanova (Passion Hero) by Jazz & The Brothers Grimm, album cover

Vinyl pressings

Casanova (Passion Hero)

by Jazz & The Brothers Grimm · 1989

18 pressings2 countriesHip-HouseBreakbeatElectronic

Casanova (Passion Hero) was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Casanova (Passion Hero)

12 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year. 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

July 17, 1989
Label and catalog number
Production House PNT 008
Format
12"
Runout / matrix

PNT 008-ALabel side A

PNT 008-BLabel side B

Full details of this pressing

UK

July 17, 1989
Label and catalog number
Production House PNT 008
Format
12", 45 RPM
Runout / matrix

PNT-008-A-1 | MTA-side run-out

PNT-008-B-1 | MTB-side run-out

PNT 008-ALabel side A

PNT 008-BLabel side B

Full details of this pressing

UK

July 17, 1989
Label and catalog number
Production House PNT 008
Format
12" · Blue Label Stamped
Runout / matrix

PNT 008-A-1 MTRunout A-side etched

PNT 008-B-1 MTRunout B-side etched

Full details of this pressing

UK

1989
Label and catalog number
Production House PNT008RProduction House PNT 008R
Format
12", 45 RPM, Stereo
Runout / matrix

PNT-008R-A-1 MTEtched A side runout

PNT-008R-B-1 MTEtched B side runout

Full details of this pressing

UK

1989
Label and catalog number
Production House PNT 008RProduction House PNT 008
Format
12", 45 RPM
Runout / matrix

PNT-008R-A-1 MT DAMONTRunout side A, etched

PNT-008R-B-1 MT DAMONT.Runout side B, etched

Full details of this pressing

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.

1980s12 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1989UKProduction House PNT008R / Production House PNT 008RFirst year12", 45 RPM, Stereo12", 45 RPM, Stereo
1989UKProduction House PNT 008 RFirst year12", White Label12", White Label
1989UKProduction House PNT 008R / Production House PNT 008First year12", 45 RPM12", 45 RPM
1989UKProduction House PN 008RFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1989UKProduction House PNT 008First year12", 45 RPM12", 45 RPM
1989UKProduction House PN 008First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1989UKProduction House PNT 008First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo
1989UKProduction House PNT 008First year12"12"
1989UKProduction House PNT 008First year12", White Label, Promo · Promo12", White Label, Promo · Promo
1989UKProduction House PNT 008First year12", 45 RPM12", 45 RPM
1989UKProduction House PNT 008First year12"12"
1989UKProduction House PNT 008R/008First year12", 45 RPM, Misprint12", 45 RPM, Misprint
1990s6 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1990GermanyBlow Up INT 125.77612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
1990GermanyBlow Up D-353112", Promo · Promo12", Promo · Promo
1990UKTam Tam Records 12 TTT 02412", 45 RPM12", 45 RPM
1990UKTam Tam Records TTT 02412", Promo, White Label · Promo12", Promo, White Label · Promo
1990UKTam Tam Records 7 TTT 0247", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1990UKTam Tam Records 7 TTT 0247", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single

Tracklist

  1. ACasanova (Passion Hero)5:15
  2. B1Casanova (Passion Mix)4:38
  3. B2Casanova (Passion Rap Mix)5:01

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Casanova (Passion Hero) are there?

18 vinyl pressings of Casanova (Passion Hero) are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.

When was Casanova (Passion Hero) first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK. One of them is Production House PNT 008, released July 17, 1989.

How do I tell if my copy of Casanova (Passion Hero) is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PNT 008, PNT008R, PNT 008 R, PNT 008R) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PNT 008-A and PNT 008-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Casanova (Passion Hero) 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.

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