Italy
1977- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6008 520
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
LipstiqueVenus / Funny Games
Vinyl pressings
Venus / Funny Games
by Lipstique · 1977
13 pressings12 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Venus / Funny Games was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Venus / Funny Games
5 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6008 520
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Mercury M-73998
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6008 520Label Side A & B, alternate catalog number
6008 520-ASLabel Side A
6008 520-BSLabel Side B
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6173 503
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Portugal
1977- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6008 520
- 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Mercury 6008 520First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | Mercury M-73998First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | Mercury 6173 503First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Italy | Mercury 6008 520First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Portugal | Mercury 6008 520First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Argentina | Mercury 00001307", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Germany | Lollipop Records 6.12 3097", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Guatemala | Mercury 6008 5207", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1978 | Japan | Mercury SFL-22727", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Japan | Mercury SFL-22727", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Mercury 6008 5207", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | New Zealand | Mercury 6008 5207", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | UK | Ensign ENY 127", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AVenus3:25
- BFunny Games2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Venus / Funny Games are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Venus / Funny Games are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Venus / Funny Games first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Italy, Australia, Canada, France and more. One of them is Mercury 6008 520.
How do I tell if my copy of Venus / Funny Games is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6008 520, M-73998, 6173 503) 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 Venus / Funny Games 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.
