Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- WEA 24 8864-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
248864 - 7 AA-Side Run-out Etching
248864 - 7 BB-Side Run-out Etching
(24 8864-7 / 1)A-Side Label
(24 8864-7 / 2)B-Side Label
Vinyl pressings
Diamond
by Via Verdi · 1985
21 pressings10 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Diamond was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Diamond
15 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- Ibiza Records IBZ 417
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
IBZ 417 ARunout side A
IBZ 417 BRunout side B
Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- Ibiza Records IBZ 417 R
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
IBZ 417 A REMIXRunout side A
IBZ 417 ARunout side B
Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- WEA 24 8864-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
248864 - 7 AEtched Side A
248864 - 7 BEtched Side B
(24 8864-7 / 1)Label Side A
(24 8864-7 / 2)Label Side B
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- WEA 248 864-7WEA X8864
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 248864-7 A UKSide A
R/S Alsdorf 248864-7 B UKSide B
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- WEA 248 864-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 248864-7 Ax DRunout A, stamped/etched
R/S Alsdorf 248864-7 BRunout B, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Europe | WEA 248 864-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | WEA 24 8864-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | WEA 248 863-0First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Greece | WEA 248864-0First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Greece | WEA 248864First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1985 | Italy | WEA 24 8864-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Ibiza Records IBZ 417First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Ibiza Records IBZ 417 RFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | WEA 24 8864-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | South Africa | WEA WIS 631First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | South Africa | WEA WIM 443First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Spain | WEA MS 24 8863-0 / WEA 24 8863-0First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Spain | WEA 24 8863-0First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Spain | WEA 24 8864-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | WEA 248 864-7 / WEA X8864First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Demo-Disc D.D.IBZ 417D / Ibiza Records IBZ 417D12", Promo, Single Sided · Promo | 12", Promo, Single Sided · Promo |
Tracklist
- ADiamond (12 Inch)6:50
- BDiamond (7 Inch)3:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Diamond are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Diamond are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Diamond first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Italy, UK, Europe, France and more. One of them is WEA 24 8864-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Diamond is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 24 8864-7, IBZ 417, IBZ 417 R, 248 864-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 248864 - 7 A and 248864 - 7 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Diamond 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.