Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- Cellophane Record SCV 2202
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ΛΛ SCV 2202 AEtched runout - Side A
ΛΛ SCV 2202 BEtched runout - Side B
Vinyl pressings
Chinese Revenge
by Koto · 1982
16 pressings4 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Chinese Revenge was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Chinese Revenge
1 pressing came out in 1982, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Italy | Cellophane Record SCV 2202First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | ZYX Records 507712", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Germany | ZYX Records 507712", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Italy | Memory Records SCV 220212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | Memory Records MEM 450017", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Italy | Memory Records SCV 220212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music MS 183 / Dureco Benelux MS 18312", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music MS 183 / Dureco Benelux MS 18312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Germany | Memory Records MEMIX 082 / Memory Records Mem 082-1212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Italy | Memory Records MEMIX 08212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 71867", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 818612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 818612", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Germany | Memory Records MEMIX 082-12 / ZYX Music MEMIX 082-1212", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 2005 | Germany | Memory Records MEMIX 082-12 / ZYX Music MEMIX 082-1212", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Germany | ZYX Music MAXI 1075-1212", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AChinese Revenge (Club Version)6:18
- BChinese Revenge (Dub Version)6:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Chinese Revenge are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Chinese Revenge are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1982 and 2022.
When was Chinese Revenge first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Italy. One of them is Cellophane Record SCV 2202.
How do I tell if my copy of Chinese Revenge is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SCV 2202) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ΛΛ SCV 2202 A and ΛΛ SCV 2202 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Chinese Revenge 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.
