France
1978- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 5994
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Madleen KaneRough Diamond
Vinyl pressings
Rough Diamond
by Madleen Kane · 1978
19 pressings11 countriesDiscoElectronic
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
19 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 11 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.
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 5994
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CBS 01-5994-1A-1Runout side A
CBS 01-5994-1B-1Runout side B
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 5994
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Limited Edition, Promo
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Decca FR 13775
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WBS 8573
- Format
- 7"
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Decca FR 13775
- Format
- 7", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Brazil | Top Tape TDM-407First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Brazil | Top Tape CS-0316First year7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1978 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records WBS 8573First year7" | 7" |
| 1978 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records WBS 8573First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | France | CBS CBS 5994First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
| 1978 | France | CBS CBS 5994First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | France | CBS CBS 5994First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | CBS CBS S 6543 / CBS CBS 6543First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Germany | CBS CBS S 6543First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | Italy | Disco Più DP 21024First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Japan | Victor VIP-2604First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 5994First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | New Zealand | Decca DEC 656First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Spain | Epic EPC 5994First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | UK | Decca FR 13775First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ARough Diamond3:55
- BFever3:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rough Diamond are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Rough Diamond are listed here, from 11 countries.
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 5994.
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 5994, FR 13775, WBS 8573, PRO-A-721) 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 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.
