Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- Sidet SIDM 103
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SIDM 103 • ARunout side A
SIDM 103 BRunout side B
SID M 103 ACenter label side A
SID M 103 BCenter label side B
MoonshineChina
Vinyl pressings
China
by Moonshine · 1985
10 pressings4 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
China was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 China
9 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 4 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Delta DE 845
- Format
- 7"
Belgium
1985- Label and catalog number
- Alpina Records ALP 220 002
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Belgium
1985- Label and catalog number
- Alpina Records ALP 120.016
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ALP 120.016-ALabel side A
ALP 120.016-BLabel side B
Belgium
1985- Label and catalog number
- Alpina Records ALP 120.016
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ALP-120.016-A Py Z 1Runout side A, etched
ALP-120.016-B Py Z 1Runout side B, etched
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 8545Julisa 8545
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Belgium | Alpina Records ALP 220 002First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Belgium | Alpina Records ALP 120.016First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Belgium | Alpina Records ALP 120.016First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | Carrere 8545 / Julisa 8545First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | France | Carrere 13.828 / Julisa 13.828First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 5364 / ZYX Records ZYX REC 5364First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | ZYX Records 1176First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Italy | Sidet SIDM 103First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Delta DE 845First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | Italy | Delta7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- AChina6:40
- BChina (Club Version)6:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of China are there?
10 vinyl pressings of China are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was China first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Italy, Belgium, France, Germany. One of them is Sidet SIDM 103.
How do I tell if my copy of China is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SIDM 103, DE 845, ALP 220 002, ALP 120.016) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SIDM 103 • A and SIDM 103 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is China 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.