Vinyl pressings
by Gerardo · 1990
Rico Suave was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
6 pressings came out in 1990, 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.
ST DM 59699 59702-1 1-1Etched, A side
ST DM 59700 59701-1 1-1Etched, B side
SRC (Large S with the R and C in the loops)Stamped, A & B sides
ST-DM-59699/59702-SPLabel A side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records 756787716-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1990 | Bolivia | WEA SLDW - 004First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Guatemala | Atlantic 7567-9640-1First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1990 | Panama | Atlantic 7567-9640-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Spain | WEA 1.375First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | Interscope Records DMD 1588First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Europe | Interscope Records A 7716 T / Interscope Records A7716T12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Europe | EastWest Records America 7567-87716-7 / Interscope Records A77167", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Philippines | Atlantic ATR-04537", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Interscope Records A7716TW / EastWest Records America A7716TW12", Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1991 | UK | EastWest Records America 7567-87716-7 / Interscope Records A77167", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Interscope Records A7716TW SAM12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Interscope Records A7716T12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | US | Interscope Records 0-96401 / EastWest Records America 0-9640112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | US | Interscope Records 0-9640112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | EastWest SAM 766 / Atlantic SAM 76612", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
17 vinyl pressings of Rico Suave are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1990 and 1991.
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in US, Bolivia, Guatemala, Panama and more. One of them is Interscope Records DMD 1588.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DMD 1588, SLDW - 004, 7567-9640-1, 756787716-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST DM 59699 59702-1 1-1 and ST DM 59700 59701-1 1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
