France
August 19, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 885 578-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
(Stamped) 222 8855787 A PDO (Etched) J< T 885 578-7Side A runout
(Stamped) 222 8855787 B PDO (Etched) T 885 578 BSide B runout
Elli MedeirosA Bailar Calypso
Vinyl pressings
A Bailar Calypso
by Elli Medeiros · 1987
10 pressings6 countriesChansonLatinElectronicFunk / Soul
A Bailar Calypso was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 A Bailar Calypso
10 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
France
1987- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 885 578-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 60457
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 885 578-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 885 578-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
885 578 - 1 1Y 320 LJ 1Runout side A
885 578 - 1 2Y 320 LJ 1Runout side B
Italy
1987- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 885 578-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
885 578 1 520Runout side A
885 578 2 520Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | Barclay 60457First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | France | Barclay 885 578-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Germany | Mercury 885 578-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Germany | Mercury 885 578-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Italy | Barclay 885 578-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Italy | Barclay 885 578-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Netherlands | Barclay 885 578-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Barclay 885 578-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Barclay 885 578-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | France | Barclay 885 578-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AA Bailar Calypso3:25
- BRed Roses4:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Bailar Calypso are there?
10 vinyl pressings of A Bailar Calypso are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was A Bailar Calypso first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in France, Canada, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Barclay 885 578-7, released August 19, 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of A Bailar Calypso is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 885 578-7, 885 578-1, 60457) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (Stamped) 222 8855787 A PDO (Etched) J< T 885 578-7 and (Stamped) 222 8855787 B PDO (Etched) T 885 578 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Bailar Calypso 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.