Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI ED.257
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
Meet El Presidente
by Duran Duran · 1986
27 pressings13 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
Meet El Presidente was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Meet El Presidente
1 pressing came out in 1986, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | EMI ED.257First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Argentina | EMI 607712" | 12" |
| 1987 | Australia | EMI EMI 19357", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Canada | Capitol Records S 7519112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Canada | Capitol Records B-440017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Europe | EMI 1C 006-20 1761 7 / EMI 1C 006 20 1761 77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | EMI 1C K 060-20 1762 6 / EMI K 060 20 1762 612", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | EMI 20 1762 612", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1987 | Ireland | EMI TOUR 17", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Italy | EMI 14 201762612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Italy | EMI 06 20176177", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Italy | EMI 06 20176177", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | New Zealand | EMI GOOD 17812" | 12" |
| 1987 | New Zealand | EMI EMI 8847" | 7" |
| 1987 | Spain | EMI 052 20 1762 612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Bolivia | EMI International BO-14927", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- AMeet El Presidente3:38
- BVertigo (Do The Demolition)4:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Meet El Presidente are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Meet El Presidente are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Meet El Presidente first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Australia. One of them is EMI ED.257.
How do I tell if my copy of Meet El Presidente is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ED.257) 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 Meet El Presidente 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.
