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Duran Duran – Hungry Like The Wolf
1982 · Portugal · Valentim De Carvalho · Vinyl 7" Single
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Pressing identification
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- Runout — side A
- C008-64794-A AFS EMI VC DURAN DURAN
- Runout — side B
- C008-64794-B EMI AFS DURAN DURAN
- Record Company
- Valentim de Carvalho CI SARL
- Manufactured By
- Valentim de Carvalho CI SARL
Specifications
- Artist
- Duran Duran
- Style
- New Wave, Synth-pop
- Year
- 1982
- Label
- Valentim De Carvalho
- Catalog number
- 11C 008-64794
- Country
- Portugal
Tracklist
- AHungry Like The Wolf
- BCareless Memories (Live Version)
- Producer
- Pete Dauncey
- Producer, Engineer
- Colin Thurston
- Engineer
- Paul Nickson
- Written-By
- Duran Duran
About this record
The Portuguese pressing of Duran Duran's breakthrough single carries the Valentim de Carvalho imprint and catalogue 11C 008-64794, manufactured under EMI licence at the Lisbon plant. Demand outpaces supply: 79 collectors want it against 287 who own one, yet only 14 copies circulate on the market at any time.
The runout matrix C008-64794-A AFS EMI VC on the A side distinguishes this from the original 1982 UK EMI release (EMI 5295), making it a distinct territorial variant rather than a reissue.
What drives its value
This Portuguese single trades in a narrow band. Mint copies command 5.01 USD, while NM drops to 4.48 USD—a modest spread reflecting the modest nominal value of the pressing.
VG+ sits at 3.43 USD and VG at 2.37 USD. The lowest asking price across 14 active listings is 0.86 USD, signalling that bulk copies sell near floor.
The want-to-have ratio (79 want versus 287 have) suggests moderate collector interest rather than scarcity fever. As a licensed territorial pressing rather than an original UK issue, it ranks below the EMI 5295 in hierarchy, which dampens long-term appreciation.
Condition drives the spread: a Mint specimen is worth more than double a VG copy, rewarding careful storage.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm the Valentim de Carvalho CI SARL pressing plant credit on the label and sleeve. The catalogue number 11C 008-64794 appears on both the label and spine.
Examine the dead wax: the A side reads C008-64794-A AFS EMI VC DURAN DURAN, and the B side C008-64794-B EMI AFS DURAN DURAN. The absence of a barcode is correct for this 1982 Portuguese pressing.
The release notes credit Colin Thurston as producer and engineer of the A side (from the Rio album sessions) and Paul Nickson for the B side (recorded live at Hammersmith Odeon in December 1981). Grade by vinyl surface sheen and groove clarity: Mint shows no play wear; NM exhibits only light dust; VG+ shows light surface marks audible only under loud play; VG shows visible scratches and audible surface noise in quiet passages.
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Release notes
A side produced and engineered by Colin Thurston from the forthcoming album Rio 11C 07864782 B side recorded at Hammersmith Odeon by Paul Nickson (December 1981)
Fabricado em Portugal por VALENTIM DE CARVALHO Comércio e Indústria, S.A.R.L. Sob licença de THE GRAMOPHONE COMPANY, LTD - Hayes - Middlesex - England
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
How does the Portuguese pressing compare to the UK original?
Both were released in 1982, but the UK EMI pressing (EMI 5295) is the original issue. The Portuguese Valentim de Carvalho variant was licensed and manufactured under EMI authority at the Lisbon plant. Collectors prioritize the UK original; the Portuguese pressing ranks as a secondary territorial variant. The runout matrix codes differ: the Portuguese A side reads C008-64794-A AFS EMI VC, marking it as distinct from the UK release.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ specimen is valued at 3.43 USD. This is an estimate as of the guide's compilation date. The actual market price depends on the seller's asking price; the lowest listing currently sits at 0.86 USD across 14 copies for sale, though those may be in lower grades.
Why is the price spread so wide between Mint and VG?
A Mint copy is priced at 5.01 USD while VG drops to 2.37 USD. The gap reflects collector preference for unplayed, pristine vinyl. At these nominal prices, condition matters proportionally more: a single audible scratch can shift a record from silent to noisy, making the perceptual difference acute. Few buyers pay premium prices for a 7-inch single worth less than a dollar in poor condition, so grades below VG see steep discounts.
Is this single rare?
No. The community database shows 287 collectors own this pressing, versus 79 who want it. The want-to-have ratio of roughly 1:3.6 indicates steady but not urgent demand. Fourteen copies are currently for sale, a healthy inventory for a 1982 single. Rarity is not a driver of value here; the modest price floor (0.86 USD) reflects abundance rather than scarcity.
Why does the B side credit Paul Nickson as recording engineer?
The release notes specify that the B side was recorded live at Hammersmith Odeon in December 1981, engineered by Paul Nickson, whereas the A side was produced and engineered by Colin Thurston from the Rio album sessions. This dual-source pressing—one studio track, one live—was common for 1982 singles, allowing labels to pair the hit with fresh live material to justify a new single release.