UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Cherry Red CHERRY 73
- Format
- 7", Single Sided, Promo
Red BoxChenko
Vinyl pressings
Chenko
by Red Box · 1983
13 pressings5 countriesLeftfieldSynth-popElectronic
Chenko 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 Chenko
2 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 2 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Cherry Red 601109
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | France | Cherry Red 601109First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Cherry Red CHERRY 73First year7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | UK | Cherry Red 12 CHERRY 7312", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1984 | Spain | PDI 20.628 / Cherry Red 20.62812", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | UK | Cherry Red CHERRY 737", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Cherry Red 12 CHERRY 7312", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Cherry Red 12 CHERRY 7312", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | WEA 248 348-7 / Sire 248 348-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | WEA YZ125T / WEA 248337-012", Single | 12", Single |
| 1987 | UK | WEA YZ 125 / Sire 248348-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Sire 0-2078512", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Sire 7-28206 / Sire 9 28206-77", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | US | Sire 7-282067", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AChenko
- BValley
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Chenko are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Chenko are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1983 and 1987.
When was Chenko first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, France. One of them is Cherry Red CHERRY 73.
How do I tell if my copy of Chenko is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHERRY 73, 601109) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Chenko 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.
