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Rapfolie

by Marcel Fobert · 1984

12 pressings6 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic

Rapfolie 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 Rapfolie

12 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 6 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.

Italy

1984
Label and catalog number
Many Records MN 507
Format
12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Runout / matrix

MN 26508 - 1L - 2-1-84 - DD -Side A runout

MN 26508 - 2L - 2-1-84 - DD -Side B runout

Full details of this pressing

Italy

1984
Label and catalog number
Many Records MN 17.507
Format
7", 45 RPM, Stereo
Runout / matrix

MN 17507-1-N - 15-3-84 - [DD signature] - .CIAPALOTUCHE .......Runout area side A

MN 17507-2N - 15-3-84 - [DD signature] - [cgd logo]Runout area side B

Full details of this pressing

Italy

1984
Label and catalog number
Many Records MN 507
Format
12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label, Stereo
Runout / matrix

MN 26508 - 1L - 2-1-84 - DD -Side A runout

MN 26508 - 2L - 2-1-84 - DD -Side B runout

Full details of this pressing

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
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1984CanadaEro Records ERO-12501First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
1984CanadaEro Records ERO-45501First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
1984FranceCarrere 8.347 / Carrere 8347First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
1984FranceCarrere 13423 / Clever 13423First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1984GermanyZYX Records 5119First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo12", 45 RPM, Stereo
1984ItalyMany Records MN 507First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
1984ItalyMany Records MN 17.507First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo7", 45 RPM, Stereo
1984ItalyMany Records MN 17.507First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo7", 45 RPM, Stereo
1984ItalyMany Records MN 507First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label, Stereo · Promo12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label, Stereo · Promo
1984PortugalHispavox HIS 0-24-2First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
1984SpainHispavox (49) 549 133 / Hispavox 549 133First year12", 45 RPM12", 45 RPM
1984SpainHispavox (45) 445 161First year7", 45 RPM7", 45 RPM

Tracklist

  1. ARapfolie (Vocal)6:45
  2. BRapfolie (Instrumental)6:45

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Rapfolie are there?

12 vinyl pressings of Rapfolie are listed here, from 6 countries.

When was Rapfolie first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Italy, Canada, France, Germany and more. One of them is Many Records MN 507.

How do I tell if my copy of Rapfolie is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MN 507, MN 17.507, ERO-12501, ERO-45501) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MN 26508 - 1L - 2-1-84 - DD - and MN 26508 - 2L - 2-1-84 - DD -. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Rapfolie 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.

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