France
1990- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 14 992Carrere 14992
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
14 9 92-A ⊗Runout side A etched
1499 2 ̶2̶ B ⊗Runout side B etched
14992/1Label side A
14992/2Label side B
Chico And RobertaFrente A Frente
Vinyl pressings
Frente A Frente
by Chico And Roberta · 1990
15 pressings10 countriesLambadaLatin
Frente A Frente was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Frente A Frente
15 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 10 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.
France
1990- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 9200
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Denmark
1990- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MRCS 2465
- Format
- 7"
Denmark
1990- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records mrcs 122465
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 9031-72135-0 AE
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 903 172135-0-ARunout A, stamped
R/S Alsdorf 903 172135-0-BRunout B, stamped
Germany
1990- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 9031-72134-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, 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.
1990s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Costa Rica | CBS 7111591-AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCS 2465First year7" | 7" |
| 1990 | Denmark | Mega Records mrcs 122465First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Europe | Carrere 9031-72135-0 AEFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | France | Carrere 14 992 / Carrere 14992First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | France | Carrere 9200First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Germany | Carrere 9031-72134-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Greece | Carrere 052-2039926First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Italy | Carrere CAX 115First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | Italy | Carrere CARNP 115First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Italy | Not On LabelFirst year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1990 | Mexico | CBS PRLP-95312First year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Portugal | Carrere 11 10 074First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Spain | Sanni Records CAR 618First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | Spain | Carrere CAR 171First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AFrente A Frente3:42
- BFeijāo3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Frente A Frente are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Frente A Frente are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Frente A Frente first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in France, Denmark, Europe, Germany and more. One of them is Carrere 14 992.
How do I tell if my copy of Frente A Frente is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 14 992, 9200, MRCS 2465, mrcs 122465) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 14 9 92-A ⊗ and 1499 2 ̶2̶ B ⊗. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Frente A Frente 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.