Netherlands
1983- Label and catalog number
- High Fashion Music MS 89Dureco Benelux MS 89
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MS 89 A 31A1Runout side A
MS 89 B 31K1Runout side B
MS 89 ALabel side A
MS 89 BLabel side B
GazuzuGo Go Gorilla
Vinyl pressings
Go Go Gorilla
by Gazuzu · 1983
15 pressings8 countriesEuro-DiscoElectronic
Go Go Gorilla was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Go Go Gorilla
11 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
Netherlands
1983- Label and catalog number
- Dureco Benelux 47.57Dureco Benelux 4757
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
4757 A 15C1 K.G.Runouts side A
4757 B 15C1 K.G.Runouts side B
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Ecstasy XTCT 6
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
XTCT-6-A1 DAMONT JA
XTCT-6-B1 DAMONT MT1
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Ecstasy XTC 6
- Format
- 7", Single
Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 601 090Ariola 601 090-213
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 106 050Ariola 106 050-100
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
106050 A-1 /83 S 1Side A
106050 B-1 /83 S 1Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Europe | Ariola 601 090 / Ariola 601 090-213First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | Ariola 106 050 / Ariola 106 050-100First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Italy | Discomagic Records MIX 119First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Italy | Discomagic Records NP 119First yearSingle, 45 RPM, 7" | Single, 45 RPM, 7" |
| 1983 | Italy | Discomagic Records DM 119First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, White Label |
| 1983 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music MS 89 / Dureco Benelux MS 89First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Dureco Benelux 47.57 / Dureco Benelux 4757First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Portugal | RT Internacional RTI 55-2First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Spain | CFE ME-34138First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | UK | Ecstasy XTCT 6First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | UK | Ecstasy XTC 6First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | Italy | Discomagic Records MIX 11912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | France | Ariola LUC 11017", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1987 | US | Danica Records DAN-160912", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Lucky Star LUC 11017" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AGo Go Gorilla (Vocal Version)6:42
- B1Go Go Gorilla (Instr. Version)3:37
- B2Go Go Gorilla (Bonus Track)4:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Go Go Gorilla are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Go Go Gorilla are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1983 and 1987.
When was Go Go Gorilla first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Netherlands, UK, Europe, Italy and more. One of them is High Fashion Music MS 89.
How do I tell if my copy of Go Go Gorilla is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MS 89, 47.57, XTCT 6, XTC 6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MS 89 A 31A1 and MS 89 B 31K1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Go Go Gorilla 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.