France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 8530Carrere 8.530
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
8530/1Label Side A
8530/2Label Side B
Moti SpecialCold Days, Hot Nights / Visions Of You
Vinyl pressings
Cold Days, Hot Nights / Visions Of You
by Moti Special · 1984
13 pressings7 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Cold Days, Hot Nights / Visions Of You 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 Cold Days, Hot Nights / Visions Of You
7 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 13803Carrere 13.803
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
[SNA logo] Ʈ 13803 ARunout side A, etched (Logo stamp)
[SNA logo] Ʈ 13803 BRunout side B, etched (Logo stamp)
13803/1Label side A
13803/2Label side B
Greece
1984- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 052-2007526Carrere 8530
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Portugal
1984- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 529603
- Format
- 7"
Portugal
1984- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 529703
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Scandinavia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 13.803Polydor 13. 803
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
13803-IF 25/6-85GPLabel side A
13803-2F 25/6-85GPLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | France | Carrere 8530 / Carrere 8.530First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | France | Carrere 13803 / Carrere 13.803First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Greece | Carrere 052-2007526 / Carrere 8530First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Portugal | Carrere 529603First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | Portugal | Carrere 529703First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Scandinavia | Carrere 13.803 / Polydor 13. 803First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Spain | Sanni Records 13.803 / Carrere 13.803First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Italy | Carrere CRE A 64177", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Spain | Carrere CRE A 12.641712", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Spain | Carrere CAR 8.530 / Sanni Records CAR 8.53012", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Sanni Records CAR 13.803 / Carrere CAR 13.8037", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Carrere CART 36412", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Carrere CAR 3647", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ACold Days, Hot Nights3:43
- BVisions Of You4:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cold Days, Hot Nights / Visions Of You are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Cold Days, Hot Nights / Visions Of You are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Cold Days, Hot Nights / Visions Of You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in France, Greece, Portugal, Scandinavia and more. One of them is Carrere 8530.
How do I tell if my copy of Cold Days, Hot Nights / Visions Of You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8530, 13803, 052-2007526, 529603) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8530/1 and 8530/2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cold Days, Hot Nights / Visions Of You 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.