France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 8560Clever 8560
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
8560/1Side A label
8560/2Side B label
Vinyl pressings
Song For Denise
by Piano Fantasia · 1985
17 pressings9 countriesSynth-popItalo-DiscoElectronic
Song For Denise 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 Song For Denise
9 pressings came out in 1985, 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 13.852Clever 13852
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
13852/1Label side A
13852/2Label side B
Greece
December 1985- Label and catalog number
- EMI 062-2010506
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
Netherlands
1985- Label and catalog number
- High Fashion Music MS 194Dureco Benelux MS 194
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MS194 A 40CI K.G.Runout side A
MS194 B 40CI K.G.Runout side B
Netherlands
1985- Label and catalog number
- High Fashion Music ca668.560
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Spain
1985- Label and catalog number
- PDI A-10.899Clever 10.899
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | France | Carrere 8560 / Clever 8560First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | France | Carrere 13.852 / Clever 13852First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music MS 194 / Dureco Benelux MS 194First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music ca668.560First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Spain | PDI A-10.899 / Clever 10.899First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Spain | PDI 20.899 / Clever 20.899First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Sweden | Sonet 12T-20065First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Sweden | Sonet T-20065First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | Greece | EMI 062-2010506First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Germany | Rush Records 108 121 - 1007", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Germany | Rush Records RR 12030 / Rush Records 608123-21312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Germany | BCM Records B.C. 12-2007-40 / BCM Records BC 12-2007-4012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Venezuela | Manoca Records SM-8712201612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Europe | BCM Records BCM 378 / BCM Records BCM 073787", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK & Europe | BCM Records BCM 378x / BCM Records BCM 378 X12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ASong For Denise (Audiophile Dance Mix)3:35
- BSong For Denise (Dub Mix Version)4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Song For Denise are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Song For Denise are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1985 and 1989.
When was Song For Denise first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in France, Greece, Netherlands, Spain and more. One of them is Carrere 8560.
How do I tell if my copy of Song For Denise is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8560, 13.852, 062-2010506, MS 194) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8560/1 and 8560/2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Song For Denise 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.