Netherlands
1979- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6012 897
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AA 6012 897 1W1 670 115 06Runout side A
AA 6012 897 2W1 670 111 06Runout side B
6012 897. 1 WLabel side A
6012 897. 2 WLabel side B
Luv'Casanova
Vinyl pressings
Casanova
by Luv' · 1979
18 pressings12 countriesEuropopDiscoPop
Casanova was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Casanova
17 pressings came out in 1979, 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.
Netherlands
1979- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6012 897
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6012 897. 1 W 2 670Side A, variant 1
6012 897. 2 W 2 c1979 670Side B, variant 1
AA 6012 897 1W 2 670 06 CJSide A, variant 2
AA 6012 897 2W 2 Ⓟ1979 670 06 1 1Side B, variant 2
Austria
1979- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6012 897
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6012897 A LH A1 24 ℗1979Runout side A, stamped
6012897 B LH A1 24 ℗1979Runout side B, stamped
6012 897.1Label side A
6012 897.2Label side B
Belgium
1979- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6012 897
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
6012 897-A1Runout side A
6012 897-B1Runout side B
6012 897. 1 WLabel side A
6012 897. 2 WLabel side B
Finland
1979- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6012 897
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6012 897. 1 WA
6012 897. 2 WB
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6012 897
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
10 AA6012897 1W 320 2 KRunout side A, stamped - variation 1
10 AA6012897 2W 320 P 3Runout side B, stamped - variation 1
10 AA6012897 1W 320 4 MRunout side A, stamped - variation 2
10 AA6012897 2W 320 1 NRunout side B, stamped - variation 2
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.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Austria | Philips 6012 897First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Belgium | Philips 6012 897First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Finland | Philips 6012 897First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | Philips 6012 897First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Philips 6012 897First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Philips 6012 897First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | Philips SFL-2426First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Japan | Philips SFL-2426First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Philips 6012 897First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Philips 6012 897First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Poland | Tonpress R-0772-IIFirst yearFlexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided, Card Backed, Mono · Mono | Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided, Card Backed, Mono · Mono |
| 1979 | Poland | Tonpress R-0772-IIFirst yearFlexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc | Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc |
| 1979 | Portugal | Philips 6012 916First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Rhodesia | Philips TOS 1224First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Scandinavia | Philips 6012 897First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ACasanova3:50
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Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Casanova are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Casanova are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Casanova first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Netherlands, Austria, Belgium, Finland and more. One of them is Philips 6012 897.
How do I tell if my copy of Casanova is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6012 897, SFL-2426, R-0772-II, 6012 916) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA 6012 897 1W1 670 115 06 and AA 6012 897 2W1 670 111 06. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Casanova 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.
