Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 0030.071
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
0105 988 S 1 320 A 1Runout side A, stamped
0105 988 S 2 320 A 1Runout side B, stamped
0105.988 S 1Side A, label
0105.988 S 2Side B, label
Shocking BlueVenus
Vinyl pressings
Venus
by Shocking Blue · 1977
13 pressings7 countriesPop RockRock
Venus was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Venus
1 pressing came out in 1977, 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Germany | Metronome 0030.071First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Japan | Polydor DPQ69067", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1979 | Netherlands | CNR 141.5947", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Netherlands | CNR 141.5947", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Spain | CFE E-34621 / Poplandia E-346217", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Unknown | 21 Records 7-995177", Stereo | 7", Stereo |
| 1986 | US | 21 Records 7-995177", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | 21 Records 7-995177", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | 21 Records 7-949677", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1987 | UK | Old Gold OG 97367", Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | UK | STIP Records STIPV 0017", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Metronome M 25.5867", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | Venezuela | Velvet 59057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AVenus3:05
- BMighty Joe3:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Venus are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Venus are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1977 and 1993.
When was Venus first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Germany. One of them is Metronome 0030.071.
How do I tell if my copy of Venus is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0030.071) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 0105 988 S 1 320 A 1 and 0105 988 S 2 320 A 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Venus 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.
