Netherlands
1984- Label and catalog number
- High Fashion Music 88103Dureco Benelux 88103
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
88103 A 49C1 KGRunout side 1
88103 B 49C1 KGRunout side 2
88103ASide 1 Label
88103BSide 2 Label
ScotchEvolution
Vinyl pressings
Evolution
by Scotch · 1984
15 pressings12 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Evolution was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Evolution
1 pressing came out in 1984, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music 88103 / Dureco Benelux 88103First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Argentina | Music Hall 14.740/2LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | France | Flarenasch 723.670 / Flarenasch 723670LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Germany | ZYX Records 20041LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Italy | Many Records 64 2402741LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Philippines | Mobile Disco Records DMLP-8501 / Mobile Disco Records DMLP 8501LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Portugal | EMI 2402741LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | South Africa | Mike Fuller Music (Records) (Pty) Ltd. FML1006LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Spain | Max Music LP 118LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 9006LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 9006LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Venezuela | Magic Record's LPMR-0020LP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Estonia | Maschina Records MASHLP-109GLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Estonia | Maschina Records MASHLP-109BLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Estonia | Maschina Records MASHLP-109YLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Primitive Man4:18
- A2Take Me Up4:00
- A3Man In The Man4:08
- A4Born To Kill5:48
- B1Komburn1:04
- B2Delirio Mind5:10
- B3Loving Is Easy / Evolution4:45
- B4Disco Band4:06
- B5Losing In Time4:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Evolution are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Evolution are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1984 and 2022.
When was Evolution first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Netherlands. One of them is High Fashion Music 88103.
How do I tell if my copy of Evolution is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 88103) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 88103 A 49C1 KG and 88103 B 49C1 KG. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Evolution 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.
