Italy
1987- Label and catalog number
- Merak Music MKX 930
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MKX 930 ARunout Groove Side A
MKX 930 BRunout Groove Side B
MKX 930 ALabel side A
MKX 930 BLabel side B
Midnight's MoskowTovarisc Gorbaciov
Vinyl pressings
Tovarisc Gorbaciov
by Midnight's Moskow · 1987
12 pressings5 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Tovarisc Gorbaciov was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Tovarisc Gorbaciov
11 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 5 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Merak Music MK 930Merak Music MK 930 NP
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MK NP 930 ARunout side A
MK NP 930 BRunout side B
France
1987- Label and catalog number
- Vogue 312075
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
France
1987- Label and catalog number
- Vogue 102214
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Grey Moulded Labels
- Runout / matrix
Ʈ 102214 AEXP [AGI logo] 87- 5 102214 ARunout side A
EXP [AGI logo] 87 5 102214 B Ʈ 102214 BRunout side B
102214 ALabel side A, bracketed
102214 BLabel side B, bracketed
France
1987- Label and catalog number
- Vogue 102214Merak Music 102214
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Blue Moulded Labels
- Runout / matrix
TL 102214 A [AGI logo] 87_ 5 102214 ARunout side A
[AGI logo] 87_5 102214 B TL 102214 ABRunout side B
Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records ZYX 5695
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
ZYX 5695 A SSTSide A runout, etched
ZYX 5695 B SSTSide B runout, etched
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | France | Vogue 312075First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | France | Vogue 102214First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | France | Vogue 102214 / Merak Music 102214First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 5695First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | Germany | ZYX Records 1321First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 5695First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Italy | Merak Music MKX 930First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Italy | Merak Music MK 930 / Merak Music MK 930 NPFirst year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Spain | Zafiro 20112110First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Spain | Zafiro 20112110First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | Sweden | Scranta Grammofon AB SAS 159First year7" | 7" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Merak Music MK 930 NP7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ATovarisc Gorbaciov6:48
- BLara's Theme Blues5:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tovarisc Gorbaciov are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Tovarisc Gorbaciov are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Tovarisc Gorbaciov first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Italy, France, Germany, Spain and more. One of them is Merak Music MKX 930.
How do I tell if my copy of Tovarisc Gorbaciov is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MKX 930, MK 930, 312075, 102214) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MKX 930 A and MKX 930 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tovarisc Gorbaciov 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.