UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Charisma MALC 6
- Format
- 7"
Vinyl pressings
Carmen
by Malcolm McLaren · 1984
17 pressings8 countriesModern ClassicalSynth-popDiscoElectronic
Carmen 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 Carmen
13 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Charisma MALC 612
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MALC612A-1U-1-1-7 ARUNSide A runout
MALC612B-2U-1-1-KV1Side B runout
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin MALC 612Charisma MALC 612
- Format
- 12", Promo
Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 601 640Charisma 601 640
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DM 601640 A-1/84S ISide A runout
DM 601640 B-1/84S ISide B runout
S 601 640 ASide A label
S 601 640 BSide B label
Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 107 088Virgin 107 088-100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM 107088 A-1/84S IRunout side A, stamped
DM 107088 B-1/84S IRunout side B, stamped
S 107 088 ALabel side A
S 107 088 BLabel side B
Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VINX 81
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Virgin MALC 612 / Charisma MALC 612First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Europe | Virgin 601 640 / Charisma 601 640First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Europe | Virgin 107 088 / Virgin 107 088-100First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Italy | Virgin VINX 81First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Italy | Virgin VIN 45134First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Japan | Charisma 07VA-1011First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Japan | Charisma 07VA-1011First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Virgin MALC 612 / Charisma MALC 612First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Spain | Virgin A-107.088First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Spain | Virgin F 601 640 / Virgin F-601.640First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Charisma MALC 6First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | UK | Virgin MALC 612 / Charisma MALC 612First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | Charisma MALC 612First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Australia | Virgin Malc 67", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia | Virgin Malc 67", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ACarmen (L'oiseau Rebelle)
- BCarmen (L'oiseau Rebelle) (Instrumental Remix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Carmen are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Carmen are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Carmen first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Europe, Italy, Japan and more. One of them is Charisma MALC 6.
How do I tell if my copy of Carmen is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MALC 6, MALC 612, 601 640, 107 088) 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 Carmen 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.
