UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Champion CHAMP 12-253
- Format
- 12"
Vinyl pressings
Venus
by Shocking Blue · 1990
16 pressings9 countriesHousePsychedelic RockVocalElectronic
Venus was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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
14 pressings came out in 1990, 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.
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Champion CHAMP 253
- Format
- 7"
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Champion CHAMP 12-253
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Champion CHAMP 12-253
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records ZYX-6349-12US
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZYX 6349-12 US - A SSTSIDE 1
ZYX 6349-12 US - B SSTSIDE 2
Australia
1990- Label and catalog number
- Possum Records POST 601
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
POSS160-ARunout side A, etched
POSS160-BRunout side B, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | Possum Records POST 601First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Australia | Possum Records POS 5160First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Australia | Possum Records POS 5160First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 6349-12First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Netherlands | Red Bullet RB 120First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Netherlands | Red Bullet RB. 12.120 / Red Bullet RB 12.120First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Philippines | ToCo International Ltd. ToCo-33First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Spain | Red Bullet BOY 063 PRO / Boy Records BOY 063 PROFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Spain | Boy Records BOY-063First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | UK | Champion CHAMP 12-253First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | UK | Champion CHAMP 12-253First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Champion CHAMP 253First year7" | 7" |
| 1990 | UK | Champion CHAMP 12-253First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | US | ZYX Records ZYX-6349-12USFirst year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1991 | France | Carrere 919712", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Japan | Victor CLP-50112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Venus (BHF Remix)
- A2Venus (Red Bullet Remix)
- B1Venus (Red Bullet Edit)
- B2Venus (Original Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Venus are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Venus are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1990 and 2000.
When was Venus first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, US, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is Champion CHAMP 12-253.
How do I tell if my copy of Venus is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHAMP 12-253, CHAMP 253, ZYX-6349-12US, POST 601) 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 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.
