France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Aquarius 53008Aquarius 50 008
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
[Areacem logo] 53008 AEtched runout side A
[Areacem logo] 53008 BEtched runout side B
Chocolat'sRythmo Tropical
Vinyl pressings
Rythmo Tropical
by Chocolat's · 1975
15 pressings5 countriesDiscoElectronicLatin
Rythmo Tropical was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Rythmo Tropical
8 pressings came out in 1975, 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.
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Aquarius 53008Aquarius 50 008
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
53008 AEtched runout side A
53008 BEtched runout side B
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Aquarius 53008Aquarius 53 008
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Disco France Pressing
- Runout / matrix
JCPP 2 A AGI 53008Runout side A
JCPP 2 B AGI 53008Runout side B
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Aquarius 53008Aquarius 53 008
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · AREACEM Pressing
- Runout / matrix
[Areacem logo] 53008 ARunout side A
[Areacem logo] 53008 BRunout side B
Belgium
1975- Label and catalog number
- Elver 110-36.293YElver 136.293
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SFo 71853Label Side A
SFo 71854Label Side B
Belgium
1975- Label and catalog number
- Elver 110/36.293YElver 36.293
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SFo 71853Label side A
SFo 71854Label side B
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.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Belgium | Elver 110-36.293Y / Elver 136.293First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Belgium | Elver 110/36.293Y / Elver 36.293First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Belgium | Elver 36.293 / Elver 110/36.293YFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Canada | Aavalanche VH 7701First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | France | Aquarius 53008 / Aquarius 50 008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | Aquarius 53008 / Aquarius 50 008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | Aquarius 53008 / Aquarius 53 008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | Aquarius 53008 / Aquarius 53 008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Italy | Harmony H 60117", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Italy | Harmony H 60117", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1976 | Italy | Harmony H 60117", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Spain | Zafiro OOX-3327" | 7" |
| 1977 | Spain | Zafiro SP - 45 - 112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Spain | Zafiro OOX-3327", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Not On Label J.C.P.P. 27", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ARythmo Tropical (Version Folklorique)3:07
- BRythmo Tropical (Version Instrumentale)3:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rythmo Tropical are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Rythmo Tropical are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1975 and 1977.
When was Rythmo Tropical first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in France, Belgium, Canada. One of them is Aquarius 53008.
How do I tell if my copy of Rythmo Tropical is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 53008, 110-36.293Y, 110/36.293Y, 36.293) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, [Areacem logo] 53008 A and [Areacem logo] 53008 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rythmo Tropical 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.