Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin Scandinavia AB 611 655Virgin 611 655
- Format
- 12"
ReplayMichael Mania
Vinyl pressings
Michael Mania
by Replay · 1988
15 pressings5 countriesDiscoElectronic
Michael Mania 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 Michael Mania
6 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 4 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
- Virgin 111 655
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DS111655 A-2/7-88Runout side A
DS111655 B-2/7-88Runout side B
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 611 655
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
DM611655 A-2/7-88Runout side A
DM611655 B-2/7-88Runout side B
Australia
1988- Label and catalog number
- Love Records LOVEIT-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
France
1988- Label and catalog number
- Wall Street Music 14657
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Greece
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VG 2120-ZVirgin 611 655VG 2120Z
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Love Records LOVEIT-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | Virgin Scandinavia AB 611 655 / Virgin 611 655First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Europe | Virgin 111 655First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | Virgin 611 655First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | France | Wall Street Music 14657First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Greece | Virgin VG 2120-Z / Virgin 611 655VG 2120ZFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | France | Wall Street Music 898812", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | France | Carrere 14.6577", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1989 | France | Wall Street Music 146577", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | France | Wall Street Music 146577", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | France | Wall Street Music 898812", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | UK | Radical Records RADICAL 612", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1989 | UK | Radical Records RADC 67", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Radical Records RADICAL 612", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1989 | UK | Radical Records RADC 67", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMichael Medley6:36
- B1Michael Medley (Instrumental Version)6:01
- B2Bonus Beats2:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Michael Mania are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Michael Mania are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Michael Mania first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Europe, Australia, France, Greece. One of them is Virgin Scandinavia AB 611 655.
How do I tell if my copy of Michael Mania is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 611 655, 111 655, LOVEIT-1, 14657) 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 Michael Mania 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.