US
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-52655
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MC-18149 - BG-1 回-G-回 3A Side Runout
MC-16845 - BG-1 回-G-回 2B Side Runout
MC 18149A Side Label
MC 16845B Side Label
Cheech & ChongBorn In East L.A.
Vinyl pressings
Born In East L.A.
by Cheech & Chong · 1985
15 pressings7 countriesComedyPop RockParodyRock
Born In East L.A. 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 Born In East L.A.
15 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 7 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.
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-52655
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MC-18149-B65A-Side Etched
MC-16845 BG-2B-Side Etched
MC18149A-Side Label
MC16845B-Side Label
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-52655
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MC-18149-B6 2A-Side Etched
MC-16845 B6-2B-Side Etched
MC18149A-Side Label
MC16845B-Side Label
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-52655
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MC-18149-B6-4A-Side Etched
MC-16845 BG 4B-Side Etched
MC18149A-Side Label
MC16845B-Side Label
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records L33-17038
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-52655
- Format
- 7", Promo, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | MCA Records MCA-52655First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-52655First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-52655First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Ecuador | MCA Records 45-33553First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Europe | MCA Records 258 894-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Japan | MCA Records P-2048First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK & Europe | MCA Records MCA 1010First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA-52655First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records L33-17038First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA-52655First year7", Promo, Single · Promo | 7", Promo, Single · Promo |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA-52655First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA-52655First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records L33-17038First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA-52655First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA-52655First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABorn In East L.A.4:52
- BI'm A (Modern) Man5:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Born In East L.A. are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Born In East L.A. are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Born In East L.A. first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, Australia, Canada, Ecuador and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA-52655.
How do I tell if my copy of Born In East L.A. is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-52655, L33-17038, 45-33553, 258 894-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MC-18149 - BG-1 回-G-回 3 and MC-16845 - BG-1 回-G-回 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Born In East L.A. 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.
