Vinyl pressings
by Michael Sembello · 1983
Maniac was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
49 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 24 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.
812-516-7-83CS-573-PRCC [Flower] 1-1-1-1-1-AEtched Side A
812-516-7-83CS-582-PRCC [Flower] 1-1-1-1-BEtched Side B
MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A.CALIFStamped Both Sides
83 CS 636A Side Label
83 CS 637B Side Label
A-1 ↔ 812-516-1-83 CS 636-HRM STERLINGA-Side Runout Etching
A-1 ↔ 812-516-1-83CS 637-HRM STERLINGB-Side Runout Etching
83 CS 636A Side Label
83 CS 637B Side Label
812-516-7-83CS-573-BW-1 ❀Side A - Etched
812-516-7-83CS-582- BW ❀Side B - Etched
MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF. EDP (in a circle)Both Sides - Stamped
83 CS 573Label side A
812-516-1-83C5-636-PRC-C 1-1-1 A STERLINGRunout Side A
812-516-1-83C5-637-PRC-C 1-1-1 B STERLINGRunout Side B
83 CS 636Label Side A
83 CS 637Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Argentina | Casablanca 10010First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Australia | Casablanca 812 516-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Australia | Casablanca 812 516-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Bolivia | Casablanca HL/CBS - 31-27 / Casablanca HL - CBS - 31-27First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Canada | Casablanca NBS 2367First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Ecuador | Casablanca 45-28559First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | France | Casablanca 812 516-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | France | Casablanca 812 516-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | France | Casablanca 812 516-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | France | Casablanca 812 516-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | France | Casablanca 812 516-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Casablanca 812 516-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Casablanca 812 516-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Guatemala | Casablanca 812 516-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Guatemala | Casablanca 812 516-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | USA & Canada | Cleopatra CLO21377", Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
52 vinyl pressings of Maniac are listed here, from 26 countries, released between 1983 and 2021.
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, UK, Australia, Bolivia and more. One of them is Casablanca 812 516-7.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 812 516-7, 812 516-1, NBD 20249 DJ, 812 516-7 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 812-516-7-83CS-573-PRCC [Flower] 1-1-1-1-1-A and 812-516-7-83CS-582-PRCC [Flower] 1-1-1-1-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
