US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Kudu KU-35
- Format
- LP, Album
Hank CrawfordTico Rico
Vinyl pressings
Tico Rico
by Hank Crawford · 1977
15 pressings7 countriesFusionJazzFunk / Soul
Tico Rico was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Tico Rico
12 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Kudu KU-35 S1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
98795 ASide 1
98795 BSide 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Kudu KU-35 S1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
98795 A-3 S1 #13 PP EXPRunout side A, variant 1
98795 B-3 S1 #13 PP EXPRunout side B, variant 1
98795 A-4 S1 #13 PP EXP BRunout side A, variant 2
98795 B-4 2 S #13 EXP A PPRunout side B, variant 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Kudu KU-35 S1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · RVG
- Runout / matrix
RVG 98795 A -2 CTH \TSide 1
RVG 98795 B -2 CTH \TSide 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Kudu KU-35 S1
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · White printed label
- Runout / matrix
98795 ASide A Label
98795 BSide B Label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Kudu KU-35 S1
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Yellow label
- Runout / matrix
98795 A -4 (stamped) S1 #13 13 EXP 4 PP (etched)Variant 2, Side-A
98795 B -4 (stamped) S #13 13 EXP 4 PP (etched)Variant 2, Side-B
98795 A -4Side 1
98795 B -4Side 2
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.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | Kudu KU-35First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Kudu 63.024First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Kudu GP 3118 / Kudu KU 35First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Kudu KU 35First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Kudu KU 35 / Kudu 35First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | UK | Kudu KU 35First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Kudu KU-35First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Kudu KU-35 S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Kudu KU-35 S1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Kudu KU-35 S1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Kudu KU-35 S1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Kudu KU-35 S1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | Kudu KU 35 / Kudu LAX-3258LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Kudu GSL2LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | South Africa | Kudu GSL 2LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Tico Rico4:50
- A2Teach Me Tonight4:18
- A3Lady Soul4:45
- A4Lullaby Of Love4:46
- B1I've Just Seen A Face6:30
- B2Lament5:06
- B3Funky Rooster5:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tico Rico are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Tico Rico are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1977 and 1980.
When was Tico Rico first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Kudu KU-35.
How do I tell if my copy of Tico Rico is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KU-35, KU-35 S1, KU 35, 63.024) 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 Tico Rico 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.
