Belgium
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 881 631-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
881 631-7 ASide A label
881 631-7 BSide B label
Vinyl pressings
Don Quichotte
by Magazine 60 · 1984
42 pressings16 countriesDiscoSynth-popElectronic
Don Quichotte was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Don Quichotte
3 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 3 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 881 631-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
881 631 7 1W 1 ℗ 1984 670 03Runout (Stamped) Side A
881 631 7 2W 1 ℗ 1984 670 03Runout (Stamped) Side B
881 631-7.1WLabel Side A
881 631-7.2WLabel Side B
Philippines
1984- Label and catalog number
- New York Records NEW-9274
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
NEW-9274-A NICK SONICSide A etched
NEW-9274-B NICK SONICSide B etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 42 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s37 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Belgium | Polydor 881 631-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Europe | CBS CBSA 12.6221 / CBS CBS A12622112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Repress, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Repress, Stereo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Polydor 881 631-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Philippines | New York Records NEW-9274First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Belgium | S.T.D. Records STD -120812", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | El Salvador | Dicesa DI-1077", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | El Salvador | Dicesa SS-03312", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Hansa 107 4797", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | CBS CBSA 12.6221 / CBS CBS A12622112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Hansa 107 4797", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Hansa 107 4797", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Bigboss Records BIG 12 210112", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | CBS CBS A6221 / CBS CBSA 62217", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Bigboss Records BIG 21017", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | CBS CBS A6221 / CBS CBSA 62217", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo |
1990s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | France | Slim Productions SP 9000612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | Belgium | USA Import Music USA 1297" | 7" |
| 1992 | France | Asmodee Productions APM 029 / Asmodee Productions APM02912", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1992 | France | Asmodee Productions APM 02912", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Promo, White Label · Promo, Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Promo, White Label · Promo, Limited |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK & Ireland | RCA PB 407717", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- ADon Quichotte6:29
- BDon Quichotte5:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don Quichotte are there?
42 vinyl pressings of Don Quichotte are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1984 and 1992.
When was Don Quichotte first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Belgium, Netherlands, Philippines. One of them is Polydor 881 631-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Don Quichotte is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 881 631-7, NEW-9274) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 881 631-7 A and 881 631-7 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Don Quichotte 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.
