UK & Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZB 40777
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ZB 40777-A1Hand etched in run-out area A-side
ZB 40777-B1Hand etched in run-out area B-side
ZB 40777 A*Label A-side
ZB 40777 B*Label B-side
RockwellCarmé
Vinyl pressings
Carmé
by Rockwell · 1986
14 pressings6 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Carmé was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Carmé
14 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
UK & Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZT 40777 DJ
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZT 40778
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1845 MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1845MF-A-67536-1SB NP ℐm #8Runout A-side etched
1845MF-B-67537-1SA NP ℐm #8Runout B-side etched
67536Label side-A
67537Label side-B
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1845 MF
- Format
- 7", Promo
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Motown PR-184
- Format
- 12", Promo
- Runout / matrix
PR 184-A-67544-15A ZBI #12 Precision 500Side A Etched
PR 184-B-65545-15A ZBI #13 Precision 100Side B Etched
67544Side A Label
67545Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Canada | Motown 1845First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Europe | Motown ZB 40777First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Motown ZT 40778DJFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Europe | Motown ZT 40778First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Motown SPBO-60256First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Spain | Motown SPTO-60258First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Spain | Motown SPBO-60256First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | Motown ZT 40778First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | UK & Europe | Motown ZB 40777First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK & Europe | Motown ZT 40777 DJFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Motown 1845 MFFirst year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Motown PR-184First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Motown 1845 MFFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | Motown 1845MFFirst year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ACarmé (Part 1)3:30
- BCarmé (Part 2)4:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Carmé are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Carmé are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Carmé first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK & Europe, UK, US, Europe and more. One of them is Motown ZB 40777.
How do I tell if my copy of Carmé is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZB 40777, ZT 40777 DJ, ZT 40778, 1845 MF) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZB 40777-A1 and ZB 40777-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Carmé 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.
