UK
March 27, 1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCAT 1323
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MCAT 1323 A-1U-1-1Runout side A
MCAT 1323 B-1U-1-2Runout side B
Vinyl pressings
Americanos
by Holly Johnson · 1989
26 pressings11 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
Americanos was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Americanos
23 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 10 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
March 27, 1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 1323
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MCA 1323 A-1 U-1 - 2Stamped side A variant 1
MCA 1323 B-1 U-1 - 2Stamped side B variant 1
MCA 1323 A-1 U-1 - 2Stamped side A variant 2
MCA 1323 B-1 U-1 - (0 crossed thru) CStamped side B variant 2
UK
April 3, 1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCAX 1323MCA Records MCAX1323
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MCAX 1323A -1U- 1-1 JARunout side A
MCAX 1323 B -1U - 1 - 1Runout side B
MCAX 1323 ALabel side A in parentheses
MCAX 1323 BLabel side B in parentheses
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 1323
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Stereo · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
MCA 1323 A-1 U-1 - Q1Stamped side A
MCA 1323 B-1 U-1 - Q1Stamped side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 1323
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Label
- Runout / matrix
MCA 1323 A-1U-1-Q1Runout side A
MCA 1323 B-1U-1-Q1Runout side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records WMCAT 1323 DL
- Format
- 12", Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | MCA Records 7.257707First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | Australia | MCA Records 0-257706First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Canada | UNI Records UNI-8013First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | Europe | MCA Records 257 560-0First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | MCA Records 257 583-7 / MCA Records 257 583-7 LAFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | MCA Records 257 596-0 / MCA Records 257 596-0 LBFirst year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | MCA Records 257 583-7 LA / MCA Records 257 583-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | MCA Records 257 596-0 / MCA Records 257 596-0 LBFirst year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | France | MCA Records PRO329First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Ireland | MCA Records MCA 1323First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Ireland | MCA Records MCA 1323First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Italy | MCA Records 25 7583-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Portugal | MCA Records 2575837First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Spain | MCA Records 1.067First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | MCA Records WMCAT 1323 DLFirst year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Japan | MCA Records 5RS-20087", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | UNI Records UNI-500157", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
Tracklist
- AAmericanos (Liberty Mix)5:32
- B1Americanos (Radio 7" Mix)3:34
- B2Americanos (Mambo Dub Mix)4:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Americanos are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Americanos are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Americanos first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is MCA Records MCAT 1323, released March 27, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Americanos is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCAT 1323, MCA 1323, MCAX 1323, WMCAT 1323 DL) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCAT 1323 A-1U-1-1 and MCAT 1323 B-1U-1-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Americanos 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.
