France
1978- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 82 606CBS CBS 82606
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
CBS 82606 A agiRunout side A
CBS 82606 B agiRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Rough Diamond
by Madleen Kane · 1978
20 pressings17 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Rough Diamond was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Rough Diamond
18 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 16 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.
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Decca SKLR 5302
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BSK 3188
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BSK-1-3188 LW2 1 ✲A-side runout
BSK-2-3188 LW2 1 ✲B-side runout
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BSK 3188
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BSK-1-3188 WW1 ─◁Side 1 runout etching
BSK-2-3188 WW1 ─◁Side 2 runout etching
Brazil
1978- Label and catalog number
- Top Tape TT-147Top Tape TT - 147
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BSK 3188
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Brazil | Top Tape TT-147 / Top Tape TT - 147First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3188First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | CBS CBS 82 606 / CBS CBS 82606First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Greece | CBS CBS 82606First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Israel | CBS 82 606First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Italy | Disco Più DP 39014First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Victor VIP-6520First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Victor VIP-6520First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Mexico | Gamma GX 01-1038First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 82606First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Philippines | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3188 / WEA Records BSK 3188First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | South Africa | CBS DNW 2121 / CBS GRC 1900First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Spain | Epic EPC82606First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Turkey | Yankı YP 646First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Decca SKLR 5302First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Rough Diamond6:22
- A2aC'est Si Bon4:45
- A2bThat's The Way I Love You1:45
- A3Let's Make Love4:53
- B1aFever6:20
- B1bMake Me Like It5:50
- B2Touch My Heart5:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rough Diamond are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Rough Diamond are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Rough Diamond first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in France, UK, US, Brazil and more. One of them is CBS CBS 82 606.
How do I tell if my copy of Rough Diamond is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS 82 606, SKLR 5302, BSK 3188, TT-147) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CBS 82606 A agi and CBS 82606 B agi. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rough Diamond 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.
