Germany
1995- Label and catalog number
- Lunatec LUNA 011
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
LUNA 011 A1 DAMONT STU @ MASTERPIECE !Runout A
LUNA 011 B1 DAMONTRunout B
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Vinyl pressings
El Diablo
by Fuego · 1995
11 pressings4 countriesTranceElectronic
El Diablo was first pressed on vinyl in 1995. 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 El Diablo
3 pressings came out in 1995, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Italy
1995- Label and catalog number
- Drohm DROHM 029
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Spain
1995- Label and catalog number
- Max Music NM1154MX
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
NM-1154-MX-A IN3-DMM.Side A
NM-1154-MX-B IN3-DMM.Side B
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.
1990s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Germany | Lunatec LUNA 011First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1995 | Italy | Drohm DROHM 029First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | Spain | Max Music NM1154MXFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1996 | Germany | Lunatec LUNA B2512", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1996 | Germany | Lunatec LUNA B2512", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1997 | UK | Heat Recordings HEAT00612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1999 | Germany | Lunatec LUNA 05412", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | UK | Rudeboy Recordings RUDE 01512" | 12" |
| 2001 | UK | Rudeboy Recordings RUDE01612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2003 | Germany | Space Traxx SPAX 03912" | 12" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Lunatec LUNA 01112", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AEl Diablo (Rosario Mix)6:43
- BEl Diablo (Liaison Dangereuses Remix)6:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of El Diablo are there?
11 vinyl pressings of El Diablo are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1995 and 2003.
When was El Diablo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1995, in Germany, Italy, Spain. One of them is Lunatec LUNA 011.
How do I tell if my copy of El Diablo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LUNA 011, DROHM 029, NM1154MX) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LUNA 011 A1 DAMONT STU @ MASTERPIECE ! and LUNA 011 B1 DAMONT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is El Diablo 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.