UK
October 7, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic A 6619
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A6619 A1 COOPERMANRunout A side
A6619 B1 TOWNHOUSE ARunout B side
A 6619 A*Label A side
A 6619 B*Label B side
Drum TheatreEldorado
Vinyl pressings
Eldorado
by Drum Theatre · 1985
22 pressings8 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
Eldorado 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 Eldorado
13 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 8 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic TX 6619
- Format
- 12"
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic TX 6619
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic ES 1096
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MX216655Side A label
MX216656Side B label
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPCA 12.6619Epic A 12.6619
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01_126619_1A_1 ARunout side A, stamped
01_126619_1B_1 DRunout side B, stamped
01-126619-1Label side A
01-126619-2Label side B
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPCA 6619Epic A6619
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01 - 6619 / A1 1Runout side A variant 1
01 - 6619 - B1Runout side B variant 1
01- 6619-1A 1 ARunout side A variant 2
01- 6619 - 1B 1 ARunout side B variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Epic ES 1096First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Europe | Epic EPCA 12.6619 / Epic A 12.6619First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Epic EPCA 6619 / Epic A6619First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Greece | Epic EPCA 12.6619 / Epic TX-6619-AFirst year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Italy | Epic EPC A 6619First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Japan | Epic 12-3P-721First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Portugal | Epic EPC A 6619 / Epic A6619First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Epic EPC A 12.6619First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Spain | Epic EPC A 6619 / Epic EPC A 6619 SGFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Spain | Epic EPC A 6619First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | Epic TX 6619First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | UK | Epic TX 6619First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | Epic A 6619First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Japan | Epic QY ・5P-900187", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Japan | Epic QY・5P-900187", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AEldorado3:45
- BJungle Of People4:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Eldorado are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Eldorado are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1985 and 1987.
When was Eldorado first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Australia, Europe, Greece and more. One of them is Epic A 6619, released October 7, 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of Eldorado is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use A 6619, TX 6619, ES 1096, EPCA 12.6619) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A6619 A1 COOPERMAN and A6619 B1 TOWNHOUSE A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Eldorado 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.