US
1985- Label and catalog number
- EMI America V-7863-1/2
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Vinyl pressings
Abadabadango
by Kim Carnes · 1985
18 pressings8 countriesVocalPop
Abadabadango 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 Abadabadango
17 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 8 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.
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- EMI America B-8281
- Format
- 7", Single
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- EMI America B-8281
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
B-8281-S-45-501557-Z3#1 SLM △ 10126 1-1 [Sterling]Side A, Etched [Stamped]
B-8281-S-45-501552-Z2#1 SLM △ 10154 1- [Sterling]Side B, Etched [Stamped]
US
July 1985- Label and catalog number
- EMI America P-B-8281EMI America B-8281
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
B·8281·S·45·501557-Z1 # 1 SLM △ 10126 1-1 STERLINGRunout A etched (sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ stamp)
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- EMI America ED-118
- Format
- 12", Promo, 45 RPM
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- EMI America B-8281
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
B-8281-S-45-501557-Z3#1 SLM △ 10126 1-1 [Sterling]Side A, Etched [Stamped]
B-8281-S-45-501552-Z2#1 SLM △ 10154 1- [Sterling]Side B, Etched [Stamped]
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | EMI America AMI 1532First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Australia | EMI America AMI1532First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Canada | EMI America V-75112First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | EMI America B-8281First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Europe | EMI America 1C K 060-20 0635 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Germany | EMI America 1C 006-20 0634 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | EMI America 1C 006-20 0634 77", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Italy | EMI America 14 2006356First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Italy | EMI America 06-2006347First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Netherlands | EMI America 1A 006-20 0634 7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Philippines | EMI America EP-EMA-94,008 / EMI America V-7863First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Philippines | EMI America EMI-181-053 / EMI America B-8281First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | EMI America V-7863-1/2First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | EMI America B-8281First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | US | EMI America ED-118First year12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
Tracklist
- AAbadabadango3:58
- BHe Makes The Sun Rise (Orpheus)4:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Abadabadango are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Abadabadango are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Abadabadango first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, Australia, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is EMI America V-7863-1/2.
How do I tell if my copy of Abadabadango is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V-7863-1/2, B-8281, P-B-8281, ED-118) 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 Abadabadango 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.
