US
1982- Label and catalog number
- "O" Records OR 720
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
OR-720 A-1BSide A Runout Stamped
OR-720-ONE-1BSide One Runout Etchings
Vinyl pressings
Passion
by The Flirts · 1982
37 pressings10 countriesHi NRGElectronic
Passion 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 Passion
29 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Belgium
1982- Label and catalog number
- BMC BMC 2016BMC BMC 2004
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
BMC 2016-A1 FOONRunout side A
BMC 2016-B.Runout side B
Belgium
1982- Label and catalog number
- BMC BMC 2016
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Belgium
1982- Label and catalog number
- BMC BMC 2004BMC 2016
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BMC 2016 - A Foon
BMC 2016 - B
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Unidisc UNI 1067
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Unidisc UNI-1086
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
UNI-1086 CRC [symbol]Runout side A, etched
UNI-0186 CRC [symbol]Runout 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 37 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s31 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Belgium | BMC BMC 2004 / BMC BMC 2016First year12", 45 RPM, Misprint | 12", 45 RPM, Misprint |
| 1982 | Belgium | BMC BMC 2016 / BMC BMC 2004First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | Belgium | BMC BMC 2016First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | Belgium | BMC BMC 2016First year12", 45 RPM, Misprint | 12", 45 RPM, Misprint |
| 1982 | Belgium | BMC BMC 2004 / BMC 2016First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Canada | Unidisc UNI 1067First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Canada | Unidisc UNI-1086First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Canada | Unidisc UNI 1067First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Canada | Unidisc UNI 1067First year12" | 12" |
| 1982 | Canada | Unidisc UN 150First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Unidisc UN 150First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Unidisc UNI 1067First year12" | 12" |
| 1982 | Canada | Unidisc UN 150First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Europe | Rams Horn Records 1136 / Rams Horn Records 105 165 100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Europe | Rams Horn Records 1136 / Rams Horn Records 105 165 100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music MS 51212", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 2023 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music MS 51212", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | ARS Records BMC 201612", 45 RPM, Misprint | 12", 45 RPM, Misprint |
| ? | Belgium | BMC B M C 2004 / BMC BMC 201612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| ? | Belgium | BMC BMC 2004 / BMC BMC 201612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Not On Label (The Flirts)12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- APassion5:03
- AAPassion (Special Import Remix)9:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Passion are there?
37 vinyl pressings of Passion are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1982 and 2023.
When was Passion first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, Belgium, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is "O" Records OR 720.
How do I tell if my copy of Passion is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use OR 720, BMC 2016, BMC 2004, UNI 1067) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, OR-720 A-1B and OR-720-ONE-1B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Passion 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.
