Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBSA 12-2202CBS CBS A 12.2202
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
CBS A 12-2202 ARunout Groove A
CBS A 12-2202 BRunout Groove B
SpliffCarbonara
Vinyl pressings
Carbonara
by Spliff · 1982
13 pressings6 countriesDubDiscoElectronic
Carbonara was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Carbonara
8 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS A 2202CBS A 2202
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
H1 CBS 2202 ARunout side A, etched
H1 CBS 2202 BRunout side B, etched
Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS A 2202CBS A 2202
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
H1 CBS 2202 ARunout A, etched
H1 CBS 2202 BRunout B, etched
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS A2722
- Format
- 7"
Europe
1982- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBSA 2202CBS A 2202
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
NL 01-2202 1A-1 ARunout A, etched
NL 01-2202 1B-1 ARunout B, etched
Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS A 2202
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CI A 2202 - 1N [cgd logo] 25-5-82 InzadiRunout side A
CI A 2202 - 2N [cgd logo] DD 25-5-82Runout side B
CI CBS A 2202-1NLabel side A
CI CBS A 2202-2NLabel side B
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Europe | CBS CBSA 2202 / CBS A 2202First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Germany | CBS CBSA 12-2202 / CBS CBS A 12.2202First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Germany | CBS CBS A 2202 / CBS A 2202First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Germany | CBS CBS A 2202 / CBS A 2202First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Italy | CBS CBS A 2202First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | CBS 12-333312", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1982 | Netherlands | CBS A 12.220212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1982 | Spain | CBS CBS A 2722First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Spain | CBS CBS A 2722First year7", Promo, Single Sided · Promo | 7", Promo, Single Sided · Promo |
| 1982 | UK | CBS CBS A2722First year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | Germany | CBS CBSA 33337", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | CBS CBSA 12.333312", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | CBS CBS A27227", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ACarbonara4:18
- BDuett Komplett2:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Carbonara are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Carbonara are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was Carbonara first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Germany, UK, Europe, Italy and more. One of them is CBS CBSA 12-2202.
How do I tell if my copy of Carbonara is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBSA 12-2202, CBS A 2202, CBS A2722, CBSA 2202) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CBS A 12-2202 A and CBS A 12-2202 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Carbonara 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.
