Italy
April 18, 1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI 06 2012247
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · ES
- Runout / matrix
2012247 -A- 18-4-86 I∆ MMA
2012247 -B- 18-4-86 I∆ MMB
Valerie DoreLancelot
Vinyl pressings
Lancelot
by Valerie Dore · 1986
13 pressings5 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Lancelot was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Lancelot
12 pressings came out in 1986, 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
April 18, 1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI 06 2012247Merak Music MK 320 NP
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · No "ES" logo
- Runout / matrix
2012247 - A - 18-4-86 I∆ MMEtched on runout area side A
2012247 - B - 18-4-86 I∆ MMEtched on runout area side B
Italy
April 29, 1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI 14 2011996Merak Music MKX 320
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
201196 - A 10-4-86 IA ∆Side A
201196 - B 10-4-86 IA ∆Side B
Italy
1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI 14 2011996Merak Music MKX 320
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Europe
August 1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI 1C K 060-20 1199 6EMI 1C K 060 20 1199 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2011996-A1Runout side A
2011996-B1Runout side B
1C K 060-20 1199 6 ALabel side A
1C K 060-20 1199 6 BLabel side B
Europe
August 1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI 1C 006-20 1224 7EMI 1C 006 20 1224 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2012247-A1Runout side A, stamped, variant 1
2012247-B2Runout side B, stamped, variant 1
2012247-A1Runout side A, stamped, variant 2
2012247-B1Runout side B, stamped, variant 2
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.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Ecuador | EMI S-38518-EMI-45First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | France | EMI 1567556First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | EMI 2012247First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | EMI 156755612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1986 | Italy | EMI 14 2011996 / Merak Music MKX 320First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Spain | Hispavox 545 20 1224 7 / Merak Music 545 2012247First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Spain | EMI 549 20 1199 6 / Hispavox 549 20 1199 6First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Italy | EMI 06 2012247First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Italy | EMI 06 2012247 / Merak Music MK 320 NPFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Italy | EMI 14 2011996 / Merak Music MKX 320First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Europe | EMI 1C K 060-20 1199 6 / EMI 1C K 060 20 1199 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | EMI 1C 006-20 1224 7 / EMI 1C 006 20 1224 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | EMI 1C K 060-20 1199 6 / EMI 1C K 060 20 1199 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Misprint | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Misprint |
Tracklist
- ALancelot (Extended Version)6:30
- B1Lancelot (Single Version)4:15
- B2Lancelot (Instrumental Version)3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lancelot are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Lancelot are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Lancelot first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Italy, Europe, France, Spain and more. One of them is EMI 06 2012247, released April 18, 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of Lancelot is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 06 2012247, 14 2011996, 1C K 060-20 1199 6, 1C 006-20 1224 7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2012247 -A- 18-4-86 I∆ MM and 2012247 -B- 18-4-86 I∆ MM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lancelot 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.
