Italy
1988- Label and catalog number
- Radiorama Productions RA 88.03
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
RA · 88 · 03 · ARunout Groove Side A
RA · 88 · 03 · BRunout Groove Side B
RadioramaABCD / Bad Girls
Vinyl pressings
ABCD / Bad Girls
by Radiorama · 1988
10 pressings6 countriesItalo-DiscoHi NRGEurobeatElectronic
ABCD / Bad Girls was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 ABCD / Bad Girls
10 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 611 538
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM611538 A-1/5-88Runout side A
DM611538 B-1/5-88Runout side B
S 611 538 ALabel side A
S 611 538 BLabel side B
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 111 538
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DS111538 A-1/5-88A-Side Runout
DS111538 B-1/5-88B-Side Runout
S 111 538 AA-Side Label
S 111 538 BB-Side Label
Japan
1988- Label and catalog number
- Canyon International C12Y0367
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
C12Y0367-A
C12Y0367-B
Philippines
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mobile Disco Records DMDS-8695Disco Magic S.r.l. RA 88.03
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
DMDS-8695-ARunout Groove Side A
DMDS-8695-BRunout Groove Side B
Spain
1988- Label and catalog number
- Grind B-MX-1155
- Format
- 12"
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Europe | Ariola 611 538First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Ariola 111 538First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Italy | Radiorama Productions RA 88.03First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Japan | Canyon International C12Y0367First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Philippines | Mobile Disco Records DMDS-8695 / Disco Magic S.r.l. RA 88.03First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Spain | Grind B-MX-1155First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 8163First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 7163First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 8163First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Japan | Canyon International SSP-4First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AABCD (Italy Remix)7:10
- BBad Girls6:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of ABCD / Bad Girls are there?
10 vinyl pressings of ABCD / Bad Girls are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was ABCD / Bad Girls first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Italy, Europe, Japan, Philippines and more. One of them is Radiorama Productions RA 88.03.
How do I tell if my copy of ABCD / Bad Girls is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RA 88.03, 611 538, 111 538, C12Y0367) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RA · 88 · 03 · A and RA · 88 · 03 · B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is ABCD / Bad Girls 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.
