Netherlands
1980- Label and catalog number
- WEA WEAN 18.216WEA WEAN 18 216
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WEAN18216 A 12C2Runout side A
WEAN18216 B 12C2Runout side B
(18216-A)Label side A
(18216-B)Label side B
Maggie MacNealAmsterdam
Vinyl pressings
Amsterdam
by Maggie MacNeal · 1980
12 pressings7 countriesChansonPop
Amsterdam was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Amsterdam
12 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 7 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- WEA WEAN 18.210
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
WEAN-18.210-A 1Runout Side A
WEAN-18.210-B 1Runout Side B
Netherlands
1980- Label and catalog number
- WEA WEAN 18.216
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
WEAN18216 A 12C1Runout side A
WEAN18216 B 12C1Runout side B
WEAN 18.216-ALabel side A
WEAN 18.216-BLabel side B
Netherlands
1980- Label and catalog number
- WEA WEAN 18.216WEA WEAN 18 216
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
(18216-A)Label Side A
(18216-B)Label Side B
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- WEA K 18214
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
K 18214 A1 STEAMBERRYRunout side A
K 18214 B-1 STEAMBERRYRunout side B
K 18214 ALabel side A
K 18214 BLabel side B
Germany
April 1980- Label and catalog number
- WEA WEA 18 217
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WEA - 17596-A 18217-A PFRunout side A, etched
WEA 18216-B 17596-B2 18217-B2 PFRunout side B, etched
18217-ALabel side A
18217-BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | WEA 18226First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Germany | WEA WEA 18 217First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Italy | WEA N 18214First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Italy | WEA N 18214First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | WEA WEAN 18.216 / WEA WEAN 18 216First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | WEA WEAN 18.210First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Netherlands | WEA WEAN 18.216First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Netherlands | WEA WEAN 18.216 / WEA WEAN 18 216First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Portugal | WEA WEA N 18214 / WEA WE N 18214First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | South Africa | WEA WIS 535First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | WEA K 18214First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | WEA WEA 18 217First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AAmsterdam2:30
- BAmsterdam (English Version)2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Amsterdam are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Amsterdam are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Amsterdam first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Netherlands, UK, Germany, France and more. One of them is WEA WEAN 18.216.
How do I tell if my copy of Amsterdam is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WEAN 18.216, WEAN 18.210, K 18214, WEA 18 217) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WEAN18216 A 12C2 and WEAN18216 B 12C2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Amsterdam 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.