US
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 8912-1-RL
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
8912-1-RLD-A kdisc chiSide A
8912-1-RLD-B kdisc chiSide B
CaifanesLa Negra Tomasa
Vinyl pressings
La Negra Tomasa
by Caifanes · 1988
17 pressings8 countriesPop RockRockLatin
La Negra Tomasa was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 La Negra Tomasa
3 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Mexico
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor SL-7184
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
SL-7184-A SP-1 30-II-88 RicoSide A Etched
SL-7184-B SP-1 30-II-88 RicoSide B Etched
SL-7184-A SP-2 30-XI-88 RicoSide A Etched (variant 2)
SL-7184-B SP-1 30-XI-88 RicoSide B Etched (variant 2)
Mexico
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA RX-674
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Mexico | RCA Victor SL-7184First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Mexico | RCA RX-674First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | RCA Victor 8912-1-RLFirst year12", Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Bolivia | RCA Victor SLP-200112" | 12" |
| 1989 | Colombia | RCA Victor 05(0141)0005912", EP | 12", EP |
| 1989 | Costa Rica | RCA Victor 805519312", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Ecuador | Ariola 829-100812", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Ecuador | Ariola 829-100812", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Ecuador | Ariola 829-100812", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Ecuador | Ariola 829-100812", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Mexico | Ariola PES-207", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Venezuela | RCA Victor 104-0214612", Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", Maxi-Single, Stereo |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Spain | RCA PB-438497" | 7" |
| 1990 | Spain | RCA PT-4385012", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Venezuela | RCA 85.00812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Mexico | Sony Music 88985348471310", Maxi-Single, Reissue | 10", Maxi-Single, Reissue |
| 2017 | Mexico | Sony Music 88985348471310", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1La Negra Tomasa (Bilongo) (Versión Radio)3:22
- A2La Negra Tomasa (Bilongo) (Versión Tropical)7:55
- B1Perdí Mi Ojo De Venado4:33
- B2La Negra Tomasa (Bilongo) (Versión Bailable)7:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Negra Tomasa are there?
17 vinyl pressings of La Negra Tomasa are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1988 and 2017.
When was La Negra Tomasa first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, Mexico. One of them is RCA Victor 8912-1-RL.
How do I tell if my copy of La Negra Tomasa is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8912-1-RL, SL-7184, RX-674) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8912-1-RLD-A kdisc chi and 8912-1-RLD-B kdisc chi. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is La Negra Tomasa 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.