Italy
1986- Label and catalog number
- X-Energy Records X-12019
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
1-11-86 SPIRY X-12019 AEtching Side A
1-11-86 SPIRY X-12019 BEtching Side B
Vinyl pressings
Baila Bolero
by Fun Fun · 1986
39 pressings20 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Baila Bolero 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 Baila Bolero
9 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 7 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.
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records ZYX 6621
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ZYS N.Y. 6621 A SSTRunout, side A, etched
ZYX N.Y. 621 B SSTRunout, side B, etched
ZYX 6621 ALabel side A
ZYX 6621 BLabel side B
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records ZYX 6621-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ZYX-6621-7-A AMSide A
ZYX-6621-7-B AMSide B
Ecuador
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MIX-70000-44
- Format
- 12", EP
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- High Fashion Music X-12019
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
Netherlands
1986- Label and catalog number
- High Fashion Music 5190Dureco Benelux 5190
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
5190 A 9C1Runout side A, variant 1
5190 B 9C2Runout side B, variant 1
5190 A 4C1Runout side A, variant 2
5190 B 4C1Runout 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 39 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s38 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Ecuador | Mercury MIX-70000-44First year12", EP | 12", EP |
| 1986 | Europe | High Fashion Music X-12019First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Italy | X-Energy Records X-12019First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | Italy | X-Energy Records X-12 01912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Advance, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Advance, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1986 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music 5190 / Dureco Benelux 5190First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Philippines | Mercury EP-MER-8530First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Philippines | Mercury MER-24-812First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | ZYX Records ZYX 6621First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | ZYX Records ZYX 6621-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Venezuela | Sono Music LPSM-10.020First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | France | Touch Of Gold 888 501-112" | 12" |
| 1987 | France | Touch Of Gold 888501-77", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | Chic 6.2070612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | Chic 6.14773 / Chic 6.14773 AC7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Guatemala | Casablanca 888 501-1 BS12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | UK | Almighty Records 12ALMY15112" | 12" |
Tracklist
- A1Baila Bolero (Bolero Dance Mix)9:22
- A2Baila Bolero (7" Radio Mix)3:56
- BBaila Bolero (House Mix)11:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Baila Bolero are there?
39 vinyl pressings of Baila Bolero are listed here, from 20 countries, released between 1986 and 2000.
When was Baila Bolero first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Italy, US, Ecuador, Europe and more. One of them is X-Energy Records X-12019.
How do I tell if my copy of Baila Bolero is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use X-12019, ZYX 6621, ZYX 6621-7, MIX-70000-44) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1-11-86 SPIRY X-12019 A and 1-11-86 SPIRY X-12019 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Baila Bolero 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.
