France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Magic M 773
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM · Pink
GardeniaChiquita Linda
Vinyl pressings
Chiquita Linda
by Gardenia · 1985
13 pressings5 countriesElectroDiscoElectronicLatin
Chiquita Linda was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Chiquita Linda
11 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 4 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Ibach Records 880790-7Vic Alix Records 880790-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Ibach 880790-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
UK
October 14, 1985- Label and catalog number
- London Records LON 78
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Red
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONX 78
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · Pink
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- London Records LON 78
- Format
- 7"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Belgium | Magic M 45773First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Belgium | Magic M 773First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Belgium | Magic M 773First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Magic M 773First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | France | Ibach Records 880790-7 / Vic Alix Records 880790-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Ibach 880790-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Zoco Records M.Z5.06First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | UK | London Records LONX 78First year12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | UK | London Records LON 78First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | UK | London Records LONX 78First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | London Records LON 78First year7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1986 | Mexico | London Records MIX 308412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Spain | London Records 886 003-77", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AChiquita Linda6:05
- BChiquita Linda (Instr.)6:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Chiquita Linda are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Chiquita Linda are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Chiquita Linda first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in France, UK, Belgium, Spain. One of them is Magic M 773.
How do I tell if my copy of Chiquita Linda is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M 773, 880790-7, 880790-1, LON 78) 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 Chiquita Linda 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.