Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- Many Records MN 554
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MN 554-1L-17-10·85- DD- [Cgd-logo]Runout side A, hand-etched
MN 554-2L-17-10-85- DD- [Cgd-logo]Runout side B, hand-etched
Romano BaisDial My Number
Vinyl pressings
Dial My Number
by Romano Bais · 1985
18 pressings10 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Dial My Number was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Dial My Number
11 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 7 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Many Records 06 2009517
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2009517-A 31-10-85Etching Side A
2009517-B 31-10-85Etching Side B
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- WEA 248 823-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 248823-0 ASide A
R/S Alsdorf 248823-0 BSide B
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Julisa 8586Carrere 8586
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
8586 ASide A runout
8586 BSide B runout
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Julisa 13 906Carrere 13 906
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
[SNA logo] 13906 AA-side etched
[SNA logo] 13906 BB-side etched
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- WEA 248 823-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 248823-7 A DRunout side A, stamped & etched, variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 248823-7 B IRunout side B, stamped & etched, variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 248823-7 A DRunout side A, stamped & etched, variant 2
R/S Alsdorf 248823-7 B 2Runout side B, stamped & etched, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Europe | WEA 248 823-0First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Julisa 8586 / Carrere 8586First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Julisa 13 906 / Carrere 13 906First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | WEA 248 823-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Many Records MN 554First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Many Records 06 2009517First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Philippines | Warner Bros. Records WB-77-539First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Max Music MAX 147First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 8051First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 7051First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 8051First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | Canada | Power Records PXD 04712", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Philippines | Mobile Disco Records DMDS-861012", Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1986 | South Africa | Solid Records 12PERM(C) 50812", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | South Africa | Solid Records SOLD 0097", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro BYN 03812", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- ADial My Number (Club Mix)5:40
- B1Dial My Number (Radio Version)3:46
- B2Dial My Number (Another Version)3:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dial My Number are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Dial My Number are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1985 and 2023.
When was Dial My Number first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Italy, Europe, France, Germany and more. One of them is Many Records MN 554.
How do I tell if my copy of Dial My Number is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MN 554, 06 2009517, 248 823-0, 8586) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MN 554-1L-17-10·85- DD- [Cgd-logo] and MN 554-2L-17-10-85- DD- [Cgd-logo]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dial My Number 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.