UK
July 1988- Label and catalog number
- FFRR FFR 9FFRR UK FFR 9
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
FFR 9 A-1U-1-2 ARUNA side stamped/etched
FFR 9 B-1U-1-2B side stamped
ElectraJibaro
Vinyl pressings
Jibaro
by Electra · 1988
11 pressings5 countriesLatinHouseTechnoBalearic
Jibaro was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Jibaro
11 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 5 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- FFRR FFRX 9FFRR 886 328-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
FFRX 9 A-1U-1- 1Runout stamped side A
FFRX 9 B-1U-1- 2 —Runout stamped side B
ZPMSC 11587Label side A
ZPMSC 11588/89Label side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- FFRR FRX 9FFRR 886 439-1
- Format
- 12"
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- FFRR FFRRX 9FFRR 886 357-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
FFRRX 9 A-1U-1-1-Side A, stamped
BAZZA AUDIO -ONESide A, etched
FFRRX 9 B-1U-1-1-Side B, stamped
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- FFRR FFRXDJ 9
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
Australia
1988- Label and catalog number
- FFRR 886 328-1
- Format
- 12"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | FFRR 886 328-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Europe | Metronome 886 328-1 / FFRR 886 328-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Europe | Metronome 886 328-7 / FFRR 886 328-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Germany | Metronome 886 357-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Netherlands | FFRR FFRX 9 / FFRR 886 328-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Netherlands | FFRR 886 328-7 / FFRR FFR 9First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | FFRR FFRX 9 / FFRR 886 328-1First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | FFRR FRX 9 / FFRR 886 439-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | UK | FFRR FFRXDJ 9First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | FFRR FFRRX 9 / FFRR 886 357-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | FFRR FFR 9 / FFRR UK FFR 9First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AJibaro (English Version)7:42
- B1Jibaro (Spanish Version)6:46
- B2The Future (Edition 2)4:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jibaro are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Jibaro are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Jibaro first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, Australia, Europe, Germany and more. One of them is FFRR FFR 9, released July 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Jibaro is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FFR 9, FFRX 9, FRX 9, FFRRX 9) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FFR 9 A-1U-1-2 ARUN and FFR 9 B-1U-1-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jibaro 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.