Italy
1986- Label and catalog number
- American Disco AMD 024
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
ScotchMirage
Vinyl pressings
Mirage
by Scotch · 1986
24 pressings10 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Mirage 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 Mirage
20 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 9 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Many Records 06 2012497
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2012497-A - 29-4-86 IRunout side A
2012497-B - 29-4-86 IRunout side B
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- RCA PT 40874
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 8662Julisa 8662
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
[SNA logo] SCOTCH 8662 Arunout side A, etched
SCOTCH [SNA logo] 8662 Brunout side B, etched
8662/1Label side A
8662/2Label side B
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Julisa 14040Carrere 14040
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records ZYX 5475ZYX Records 5475
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
-RM- ZYX 5475 A SSTRunout side A, etched variant 1
-RM- ZYX 5475 B SSTRunout side B, etched variant 1
̶I̶ RM- ZYX 5475 A SST Made in GermanyRunout side A, variant 2
̶I̶ RM- ZYX 5475 B Made in Germany SSTRunout side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | France | Carrere 8662 / Julisa 8662First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | France | Julisa 14040 / Carrere 14040First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 5475 / ZYX Records 5475First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | ZYX Records 1225First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Germany | RCA PB 40873First year7" | 7" |
| 1986 | Germany | ZYX Records 1225First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Italy | American Disco AMD 024First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Italy | Many Records12", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1986 | Italy | Many Records 06 2012497First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Mexico | Musart TI - 71064 / Trebol TI - 71064First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Mexico | Musart MI 31439First year7" | 7" |
| 1986 | Netherlands | RCA PB40873First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Portugal | EMI 2013246First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Portugal | EMI 2012497First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Hispavox 549-2012496 / Hispavox 549 20 1249 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Sweden | Beat Box BB 70727", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMirage3:55
- BAmor Por Victoria4:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mirage are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Mirage are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Mirage first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Italy, Germany, France, Mexico and more. One of them is American Disco AMD 024.
How do I tell if my copy of Mirage is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMD 024, 06 2012497, PT 40874, 8662) 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 Mirage 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.
