Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mango 612 405
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
ArrowO' La Soca
Vinyl pressings
O' La Soca
by Arrow · 1989
11 pressings6 countriesAcid HouseLatinSocaElectronic
O' La Soca was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 O' La Soca
11 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mango 112 415
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mango 12 MNG 710
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
12 MNG 710 A-1U-1-1 THE EXCHANGE
12 MNG 710 B-1U-1-1 THE EXCHANGE
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mango MNG 710
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MNG 710 A-1U-1-1Runout stamped side A
MNG 710 B-1U-1-1Runout stamped side B
MNG 710-ALabel side A
MNG 710-BLabel side B
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mango MLPS 7829
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mango 12 MNG 710
- Format
- 12", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Canada | Island Records IS 1242 / Mango IS 1242First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Mango 612 405First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | Mango 112 415First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | France | Mango 875 249-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | France | Mango 875 248-7 / Island Records S.A. 875 248-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Germany | Mango 612 415First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Mango 12 MNG 710First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | UK | Mango MNG 710First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Mango 12 MNG 710First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Mango MLPS 7829First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | Mango MLPS 7829DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AO' La Soca (Jam Fierce Remix)8:56
- BO' La Soca (Afro Soca Acid Dub)8:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of O' La Soca are there?
11 vinyl pressings of O' La Soca are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was O' La Soca first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Europe, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is Mango 612 405.
How do I tell if my copy of O' La Soca is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 612 405, 112 415, 12 MNG 710, MNG 710) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is O' La Soca 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.
