Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 9029CBS CBS 9029
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
9029-A-II SSTRunout A, etched
9029-B-II SSTRunout B, etched
Goombay Dance BandEldorado
Vinyl pressings
Eldorado
by Goombay Dance Band · 1980
19 pressings8 countriesEuro-DiscoEuropopElectronicPop
Eldorado was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Eldorado
14 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- CBS 12.9029
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12. 9029 A DLH SST ASide A
CBS 12 9029 B SST BSide B
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 9029CBS CBS 9029
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
9029-A- SSTRunout A, etched, var. 1
9029-A- R.I SSTRunout A, etched, var. 2
9029-B- SSTRunout B, etched, var. 1 + 2
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 9029CBS CBS 9029
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
020 9029-A-I̶I̶ SSTRunout A
020 9029-B-I̶I̶ II Made in Germany SSTRunout B
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 9029CBS CBS 9029
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
020 9029-A-II II. SSTRunout A, etched
020 9029-B-II III. SSTRunout B, etched
Made in GermanyRunout B, stamped
Bolivia
1980- Label and catalog number
- CBS 30321Discos CBS 30321
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | CBS BA 222773First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Bolivia | CBS 30321 / Discos CBS 30321First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Europe | CBS CBS 9029First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Europe | CBS CBS 9029First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | CBS CBS S 9029 / CBS CBS 9029First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Germany | CBS 12.9029First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1980 | Germany | CBS CBS S 9029 / CBS CBS 90297", Single, 45 RPM, Repress | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Repress |
| 1980 | Germany | CBS CBS S 9029 / CBS CBS 9029First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Germany | CBS CBS S 9029 / CBS CBS 9029First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Germany | CBS CBS S 9029 / CBS CBS 9029First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | New Zealand | CBS BA 222773First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Poland | Tonpress R-1128First yearFlexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc | Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc |
| 1980 | South Africa | CBS SSC 5138First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Spain | CBS CBS 9029First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Spain | CBS CBS 9029First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AEldorado4:25
- BLove And Tequila3:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Eldorado are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Eldorado are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1980 and 1981.
When was Eldorado first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Germany, Bolivia, Europe, New Zealand and more. One of them is CBS CBS S 9029.
How do I tell if my copy of Eldorado is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS S 9029, 12.9029, 30321, CBS 9029) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 9029-A-II SST and 9029-B-II SST. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Eldorado 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.
