Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- Il Discotto Productions ART 1003
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ART 1003 ARunout - Side A
ART 1003 BRunout - Side B
ART 1003 ALabel - Side A
ART 1003 BLabel - Side B
Bo BossTequila
Vinyl pressings
Tequila
by Bo Boss · 1982
11 pressings4 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Tequila 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 Tequila
8 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 3 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- For Sale FL 14316
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
FL - 14316 - AEtching Side A
FL - 14316 - BEtching Side B
Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- Il Discotto Productions ART 1003
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · White
- Runout / matrix
ART 1003 ARunout side A
ART 1003 BRunout side B
ART 1003 ALabel side A
ART 1003 BLabel side B
Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- Il Discotto Productions ART 1003
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · Red
- Runout / matrix
ART . 1003 ARunout side A
ART . 100.3 BRunout side B
ART 1003 ALabel side A
ART 1003 BLabel side B
Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- Il Discotto Productions ART 1003
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · Yellow
- Runout / matrix
ART 1003 ARunout side A
ART 1003 BRunout side B
ART 1003 ALabel side A
ART 1003 BLabel side B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Emergency Records EMDS 6533
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Germany | ZYX Records 5116First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Italy | Il Discotto Productions ART 1003First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | Italy | For Sale FL 14316First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Italy | Il Discotto Productions ART 1003First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1982 | Italy | Il Discotto Productions ART 1003First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1982 | Italy | Il Discotto Productions ART 1003First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1982 | US | Emergency Records EMDS 6533First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | US | Emergency Records EMDS 6533First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1983 | Philippines | Baby Records BR-83-0027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Il Discotto Productions ART 100312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| ? | US | Visucom Discs V-391412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ATequila (Vocal)6:30
- BTequila (Instrumental)6:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tequila are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Tequila are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was Tequila first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Italy, US, Germany. One of them is Il Discotto Productions ART 1003.
How do I tell if my copy of Tequila is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ART 1003, FL 14316, EMDS 6533, 5116) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ART 1003 A and ART 1003 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tequila 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.