Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 78 9644-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
789644-7 A 12.7.84Runout area side A
789644-7 B 12.7.84Runout area side B
Vinyl pressings
My Male Curiosity
by Kid Creole And The Coconuts · 1984
25 pressings12 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
My Male Curiosity was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 My Male Curiosity
24 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 12 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.
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 690-12Virgin VS690-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 690
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
VS 690 A-3U-1-1-1Runout stamped side A
VS 690 B-1U-1-1-3Runout stamped side B
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89664
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 0-86927
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic PR 610
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
ST-PR-46323-1 1-1 [SRC logo]Runout side A
ST-PR-46323-2 OTSP 1-1 [SRC logo]Runout side B
ST-PR-46323-SPLabel side A
ST-PR-46323-SPLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Canada | Atlantic 78 96157First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | Canada | Atlantic 78 69270First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | Canada | Atlantic 78 96157First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Ecuador | Atlantic 45-73049First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | France | Atlantic 789 644-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Atlantic 786 938-0First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Italy | Atlantic 78 9644-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Japan | Atlantic P-1872First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Japan | Atlantic P-1872First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Philippines | Atlantic DS-017First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1984 | Philippines | Atlantic ATR-0288 / Atlantic 7-89664First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Scandinavia | Atlantic 789 644-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | South Africa | Atlantic ATS 1052First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Virgin VS 690-12 / Virgin VS690-12First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Virgin VS 690First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMy Male Curiosity4:39
- BMaking A Big Mistake3:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of My Male Curiosity are there?
25 vinyl pressings of My Male Curiosity are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was My Male Curiosity first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Italy, UK, US, Germany and more. One of them is Atlantic 78 9644-7.
How do I tell if my copy of My Male Curiosity is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 78 9644-7, VS 690-12, VS 690, 7-89664) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 789644-7 A 12.7.84 and 789644-7 B 12.7.84. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is My Male Curiosity 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.
