Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- Discomagic Records MIX 227
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MIX 227 ARunout side A
MIX 227 • BRunout side B
MIX 227 ALabel side A
MIX 227 BLabel side B
Lee MarrowShanghai
Vinyl pressings
Shanghai
by Lee Marrow · 1985
18 pressings6 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Shanghai 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 Shanghai
17 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 6 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Lombardoni Publishings MIX 001
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- Discomagic Records NP 227
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
NP 227 AA
NP 227 BB
Denmark
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MRCX 1292
- Format
- 12"
Denmark
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MRCS 2092
- Format
- 7", Single
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 13.869Carrere 13869
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCX 1292First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCS 2092First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | France | Carrere 13.869 / Carrere 13869First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Chic 6.20433First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | Chic 6.20496 / Chic 6.20496 AEFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Germany | Chic 6.14388 / Chic 6.14388 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Chic 6.20433First year12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Germany | Chic 6.20433First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Germany | Chic 6.20433First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Germany | Chic 6.20496First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Chic 6.14388First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Italy | Discomagic Records MIX 227First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Lombardoni Publishings MIX 001First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Italy | Discomagic Records NP 227First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Dureco Benelux 5049 / High Fashion Music 5049First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Germany | ZYX Music MAXI 1201-1212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AShanghai (Extended Version)5:21
- BShanghai (Short Version)4:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shanghai are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Shanghai are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1985 and 2026.
When was Shanghai first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Italy, Denmark, France, Germany and more. One of them is Discomagic Records MIX 227.
How do I tell if my copy of Shanghai is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MIX 227, MIX 001, NP 227, MRCX 1292) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MIX 227 A and MIX 227 • B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shanghai 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.