Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Zanza Records ZR 0128
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZR 0128-1Runout - Side A, etched
ZR 0128-2Runout - Side B, etched
ZR 0128/1Label - Side A
ZR 0128/2Label - Side B
Pink ProjectB. Project
Vinyl pressings
B. Project
by Pink Project · 1983
23 pressings15 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
B. Project was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 B. Project
21 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 14 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records BR 54026
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records BR 50295
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BR·50295·A oEtched runout area side A
BR·50295·B oEtched runout area side B
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records BR 50295
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
South Africa
November 7, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records XPD 2202
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
Belgium
1983- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records BR 50295
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BR 50295-A 1XEtched runout side 1
BR 50295-B 1OEtched runout side 2
BR 50295-ALabel side 1
BR 50295-BLabel side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Belgium | Baby Records BR 50295First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Benelux | Baby Records BR 54026First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Brazil | Epic 46.590First year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | France | Carrere 8275 / Baby Records 8275First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | France | Baby Records 13.251First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Ultraphone 6.13 898 / Ultraphone 6.13898 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Ultraphone 6.20 223 / Ultraphone 6.20223 AEFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Greece | Epic EPC A-3656First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Italy | Zanza Records ZR 0128First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | Baby Records BR 54026First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | Baby Records BR 50295First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | Baby Records BR 50295First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | Japan | Alfa International ALI-702First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Madagascar | Disques Carrere 13 251First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Mexico | Trebol TI-70701First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Alfa International ALI-7027", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AB-Project6:43
- BB-Project (Instrumental Version)6:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of B. Project are there?
23 vinyl pressings of B. Project are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was B. Project first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Italy, South Africa, Belgium, Benelux and more. One of them is Zanza Records ZR 0128.
How do I tell if my copy of B. Project is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZR 0128, BR 54026, BR 50295, XPD 2202) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZR 0128-1 and ZR 0128-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is B. Project 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.
