US
March 1979- Label and catalog number
- Mango MLPS-7779
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Gibson BrothersCuba
Vinyl pressings
Cuba
by Gibson Brothers · 1979
61 pressings18 countriesLatinDiscoElectronic
Cuba was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Cuba
53 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 18 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
March 1979- Label and catalog number
- Island Records IS 8832
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
IS-8832-WAA-8851-V11-RE1-S-LW1· *Side A Run-out
IS-8832-WAA-8852-S-CUBA-LW1·— * STERLINGSide B Run-out
(WAA8851V11S) RE-1Side A Label
(WAA 8852S)Side B Label
US
March 1979- Label and catalog number
- Mango MLPS-7779
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
A-1 ⊂◯⊃ MLPS-7779-A STERLING M̸P̸ STERLINGRunout Variant 1, Side A
A-1 ⊂◯⊃ MLPS-7779-BRunout Variant 1, Side B
A-3 ⊂◯⊃ MLPS-7779-A STERLING M̸P̸Runout Variant 2, Side A
A-2 ⊂◯⊃ MLPS-7779-BRunout Variant 2, Side B
US
March 1979- Label and catalog number
- Island Records IS 8832
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
(WAA8851V11S) RE-1A Side Label
(WAA 8852S)B Side Label
US
March 1979- Label and catalog number
- Mango MLPS-7779
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
A-3 (chevy logo) MLPS-7779-A STERLING ̶M̶P̶Runout Side A
A-1 (chevy logo) MLPS-7779-BRunout Side B
MLPS-7779-APrinted On Label Side A
MLPS-7779-BPrinted On Label Side B
US
March 1979- Label and catalog number
- Mango MLPS-7779
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
A-1 (chevy logo) MLPS-7779-A STERLING (VVX P//)Runout A
A-2 (chevy logo) MLPS-7779-BRunout B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 61 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s54 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Austria | Polydor 2141067First year12" | 12" |
| 1979 | Austria | Polydor 2141 067First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1979 | Bolivia | Alhambra ECS-041First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1979 | Brazil | Top Tape TDM-412First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Brazil | Top Tape CS-0342First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Brazil | Top Tape CS-0342First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Canada | Island Records ISD-883312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Repress | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| 1979 | France | Zagora 9198 007First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | Zagora 6172 558First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | France | Zagora 6172 558First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Germany | Polydor 2141 067First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Polydor 2040 222First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Greece | Music-Box MB 10077First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Italy | Ariston ARX/16010First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1979 | Italy | Ariston AR/00848First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1990s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | France | WEA Music 0630 13264-012" | 12" |
| 1995 | Italy | One Way Records WAY 105212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | Spain | Max Music NM1265MX12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1999 | UK | Not On Label CUB112", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1999 | UK | Not On Label CUB112", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | France | Scorpio Music 192 841-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 2000 | Italy | 24 Records TW 3112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- ACuba7:45
- BCuba (Instrumental)7:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cuba are there?
61 vinyl pressings of Cuba are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1979 and 2000.
When was Cuba first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Netherlands, Canada and more. One of them is Mango MLPS-7779, released March 1979.
How do I tell if my copy of Cuba is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MLPS-7779, IS 8832, PRO-A-809, 12 WIP 6483) 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 Cuba 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.
