France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Disc'Az 45822
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Mini-PopsStupid Cupid
Vinyl pressings
Stupid Cupid
by Mini-Pops · 1982
11 pressings6 countriesPop RockRock
Stupid Cupid was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Stupid Cupid
11 pressings came out in 1982, 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.
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- K-Tel 45822Telemedia N°1 45822
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
[AGI logo] 824 45822 A 45822 A ƮRunout side A
[AGI logo] 824 45822 B 45822 B ƮRunout side B
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- K-Tel 45822Telemedia N°1 45822
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
M3 338 406 | 7YPART 88 990 | BS 45822 A ƮRunout side A, stamped ; "BS 45822 A Ʈ" etched
M3 338 407 | 7YPART 88 991 | BS 45822 B ƮRunout side B, stamped ; "BS 45822 B Ʈ" etched
7Y Part 88.990Matrix side A, label
7Y Part 88.991Matrix side B, label
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- K-Tel 45822Telemedia N°1 45822
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
M3 338 406 | 7YPART 88 990 |A-side runout, stamped
BS 45822 A ƮA-side runout, hand-etched
M3 338 407 | 7YPART 88 991 |B-side runout, stamped
BS 45822 B ƮB-side runout, hand-etched
Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 2044 226Carrere CAR 2090
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Netherlands
1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic ATL 11.742Atlantic 11 742
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Red / Brown Label
- Runout / matrix
ATL 11.742-A 2ASide A, variant 1
ATL 11.742-B 1ASide B, variant 1
ATL 11.742-A 1Side A, variant 2
ATL 11.742-B 1Side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | France | Disc'Az 45822First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | France | K-Tel 45822 / Telemedia N°1 45822First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | France | K-Tel 45822 / Telemedia N°1 45822First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | France | K-Tel 45822 / Telemedia N°1 45822First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Germany | Carrere 2044 226 / Carrere CAR 2090First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Atlantic ATL 11.742 / Atlantic 11 742First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Atlantic ATL 11 742 / Telemedia N°1 ATL 11 742First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Atlantic ATL 11 742 / Atlantic 11 742First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Portugal | Dacapo SAC 1.001First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | Carrere CARS 50022First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Spain | Carrere CAR 0038 / Telemedia N°1 CAR 0038First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AStupid Cupid2:12
- BBirdie Song2:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stupid Cupid are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Stupid Cupid are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Stupid Cupid first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in France, Germany, Netherlands, Portugal and more. One of them is Disc'Az 45822.
How do I tell if my copy of Stupid Cupid is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45822, 2044 226, ATL 11.742, ATL 11 742) 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 Stupid Cupid 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.
