Portugal
1982- Label and catalog number
- Red Bus Records RBL S/11
- Format
- 7"
DecoupagePuerto Rico
Vinyl pressings
Puerto Rico
by Decoupage · 1982
24 pressings14 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Puerto Rico was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Puerto Rico
22 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 13 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.
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- R & B Records RBL 207
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
RBL 207: A1 tone A TILLY TIP DAMONTSide A, etched
RBL 207: B1 DAMONTSide B, etched
RBL 207-ASide A, label
RBL 207-BSide B, label
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- R & B Records RBS 207
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
RBS-207:A2 OH YEAH! TONE DAMONTRunout side A
RBS-207:B1 DAMONTRunout side B
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- R & B Records RBL 207
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
RBL 207 A2 DAMONTRunout Etchings Side A
RBL - 207 : B1 DAMONTRunout Etchings Side B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-13958
- Format
- 12"
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-52090
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Benelux | Red Bus Records WEA 18.972 / Red Bus Records WEA 18972First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Unidisc UNI 1070First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Canada | Unidisc UN-152First year7" | 7" |
| 1982 | Europe | Ariola 104 391 / Ariola 104 391-100First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | Clemence Melody 104 233First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | clemence melody S600575First year12" | 12" |
| 1982 | Italy | F1 Team DM 934First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Italy | F1 Team P 624First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Japan | WEA P-1717First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Philippines | Bullet Records BL-45-007First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Portugal | Red Bus Records RBL S/11First year7" | 7" |
| 1982 | South Africa | Nitty Gritty Records NGS 258First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Spain | Movieplay 05.3345/3First year12" | 12" |
| 1982 | Spain | Red Bus Records 02.3345/0First year7" | 7" |
| 1982 | Spain | Movieplay 16115First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- APuerto Rico
- BPuerto Rico (Instrumental)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Puerto Rico are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Puerto Rico are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was Puerto Rico first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Portugal, UK, US, Benelux and more. One of them is Red Bus Records RBL S/11.
How do I tell if my copy of Puerto Rico is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RBL S/11, RBL 207, RBS 207, MCA-13958) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Puerto Rico 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.