Germany
1988- Label and catalog number
- BCM Records BCM 12002
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BCM 12002 A-1 1PRunout side A
BCM 12002 B-1 1PRunout side B
Gibson BrothersCuba ('88 Remix)
Vinyl pressings
Cuba ('88 Remix)
by Gibson Brothers · 1988
13 pressings9 countriesDiscoElectronic
Cuba ('88 Remix) was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 ('88 Remix)
13 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 9 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.
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Debut Edge Records DEBTX 3055
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DEBTX 3055 A-1Side A runout groove, etched
DEBTX 3055 B-1Side B runout groove, etched
DAMONT MT1 JA ASide A runout groove, etched
DAMONT MT1 G1Side B runout groove, etched
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Debut Edge Records DEBT 3055
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DEBT-3055-A-1 MT1 JARunout side A
DEBT-3055-B-1 DAMONTRunout side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Debut Edge Records DEBTX 3055
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DEBTX 3055 A -1 MT1 DAMONT B JASide A Etched Runout
DEBTX 3055 B-1 MT1 DAMONT BSide B Etched Runout
Belgium
1988- Label and catalog number
- Biram 871 173-1
- Format
- 12"
Denmark
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MRCS 2362
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DSC-4960 A-1/10-88Runout side A
DSC-4960 B-1/10-88Runout side B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Belgium | Biram 871 173-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCS 2362First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | France | Zagora 14563 / Carrere 14.563First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | France | Carrere 8937First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Germany | BCM Records BCM 12002First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | BCM Records 07002First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Greece | Sakkaris Records SR 8576First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Greece | Sakkaris Records SR 8576First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Biram 871 172-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCX 122 362First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1988 | UK | Debut Edge Records DEBTX 3055First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Debut Edge Records DEBTX 3055First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Debut Edge Records DEBT 3055First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ACuba ('88 Remix)8:12
- BCuba (Original Mix)7:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cuba ('88 Remix) are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Cuba ('88 Remix) are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Cuba ('88 Remix) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Germany, UK, Belgium, Denmark and more. One of them is BCM Records BCM 12002.
How do I tell if my copy of Cuba ('88 Remix) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BCM 12002, DEBTX 3055, DEBT 3055, 871 173-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BCM 12002 A-1 1P and BCM 12002 B-1 1P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cuba ('88 Remix) 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.
