Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Babalú BBL 1001
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
BBL . 1001 . ARunout A-Side Hand Etched
BBL . 1001 . BRunout B-Side Hand Etched
TalkoPsyko Flash
Vinyl pressings
Psyko Flash
by Talko · 1983
10 pressings5 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Psyko Flash was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Psyko Flash
10 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CRE A 3546
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
CI CRE A 3546-1N cgd 13.6.83 InzadiSide A
CI CRE A 3546-2N cgd 13.6.83 InzadiSide B
Australia
1983- Label and catalog number
- Carrere TDS-141
- Format
- 12"
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 8230Clever 8230
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 13132Clever 13132
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 813 475-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | Carrere TDS-141First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | France | Carrere 8230 / Clever 8230First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | France | Carrere 13132 / Clever 13132First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | Carrere 813 475-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | Babalú BBL 1001First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Italy | Carrere CRE A 3546First year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | Mexico | Carrere TC-5First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Special Edition · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Special Edition · Colored vinyl |
| 1983 | Mexico | Carrere CA-6First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Mexico | Carrere TC-5First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1983 | Mexico | Carrere CA-6First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- APsyko Flash (Dub Mix)6:33
- BPsyko Flash (Radio Version)7:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Psyko Flash are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Psyko Flash are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Psyko Flash first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Italy, Australia, France, Germany and more. One of them is Babalú BBL 1001.
How do I tell if my copy of Psyko Flash is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BBL 1001, CRE A 3546, TDS-141, 8230) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BBL . 1001 . A and BBL . 1001 . B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Psyko Flash 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.