Belgium
1974- Label and catalog number
- Omega International 36.222-yOmega International OM 36.222 Y 110
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SFe 22.601Label Side A
SFe 22.602Label Side B
Chocolate BoysEl Bimbo
Vinyl pressings
El Bimbo
by Chocolate Boys · 1974
18 pressings10 countriesDiscoLatinElectronicJazz
El Bimbo was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 El Bimbo
14 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Belgium
1974- Label and catalog number
- Omega International OM 36.222 X 110
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SFO-20601 / 1Side A Runout - Stamped / Etched
SFO-20602 / 2Side B Runout - Stamped / Etched
SFo 20601Side A Label
SFo 20602Side B Label
Belgium
1974- Label and catalog number
- Omega International 36.222-yOmega International OM 36.222 Y 110
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SF0 20.601/2Label Side A
SF0 20.602/1Label Side B
Belgium
1974- Label and catalog number
- Omega International 36.222-XOmega International OM 36.222 Y 110
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Belgium
1974- Label and catalog number
- Omega International OM 36.222-yOmega International OM 36.222 Y 110
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SFo 20601Label side A
SFo 20602Label side B
Belgium
1974- Label and catalog number
- Omega International 36.222-yOmega International OM 36.222 Y 110
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Orange label
- Runout / matrix
SF0 20601/4Label Side A
SF0 20602/4Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Barbados | London Records FR 13556First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Belgium | Omega International 36.222-y / Omega International OM 36.222 Y 110First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Belgium | Omega International OM 36.222 X 110First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Belgium | Omega International 36.222-y / Omega International OM 36.222 Y 110First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Belgium | Omega International 36.222-X / Omega International OM 36.222 Y 110First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Belgium | Omega International OM 36.222-y / Omega International OM 36.222 Y 110First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Belgium | Omega International 36.222-y / Omega International OM 36.222 Y 110First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Canada | Fleur FL 479First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Greece | Minos MSI 1050First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Omega International OM 36.222 / Omega International OM 36.222-YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Omega International 36.222First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | Decca FR 13556First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Barbados | London Records FR13556First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1974 | UK | Decca FR 13556First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Brazil | One Way ON-1717", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AEl Bimbo
- BVoltaire Pier
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of El Bimbo are there?
18 vinyl pressings of El Bimbo are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was El Bimbo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Belgium, UK, Barbados, Canada and more. One of them is Omega International 36.222-y.
How do I tell if my copy of El Bimbo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 36.222-y, OM 36.222 X 110, 36.222-X, OM 36.222-y) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SFe 22.601 and SFe 22.602. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is El Bimbo 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.