UK
January 26, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARIST 327
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ARIST 327 A//1∇EMCR I 11 2Runout [stamped] side A
ARIST 327 B//1∇EMCR I 11 3Runout [stamped] side AA
Iggy PopLoco Mosquito / Take Care Of Me
Vinyl pressings
Loco Mosquito / Take Care Of Me
by Iggy Pop · 1980
11 pressings10 countriesAlternative RockRock
Loco Mosquito / Take Care Of Me 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 Loco Mosquito / Take Care Of Me
11 pressings came out in 1980, 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.
Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Arista K7783Arista ARIST-321
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SMX 55831 C2A 3.13Runout [etched] side A
SMX 55832 C2C 3.34Runout [etched] side B
MX-55831Side A label
MX-55832Side B label
Bolivia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Ariola ASS-1084
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ASS.1084.A.27.X.80Side A runout
ASS.1084.B.27.X.80Side B runout
France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Arista 101 379
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
101379 A [AGI logo] 801Runout side A
101379 B [AGI logo] 801Runout side B
Italy
1980- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARS 37010
- Format
- 7", Single
Netherlands
1980- Label and catalog number
- Arista 101.379
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
101379 A-1/80S Made in GermanyRunout side A
101379 B-1/80S Made in GermanyRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Arista K7783 / Arista ARIST-321First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Bolivia | Ariola ASS-1084First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1980 | France | Arista 101 379First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Italy | Arista ARS 37010First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Arista 101.379First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | New Zealand | Arista ATA 714First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Philippines | Arista AR-45-005First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Spain | Arista A-101.472First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Spain | Arista A-101.472First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Switzerland | Arista 101.379First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | UK | Arista ARIST 327First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALoco Mosquito3:12
- AATake Care Of Me3:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Loco Mosquito / Take Care Of Me are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Loco Mosquito / Take Care Of Me are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Loco Mosquito / Take Care Of Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, Australia, Bolivia, France and more. One of them is Arista ARIST 327, released January 26, 1980.
How do I tell if my copy of Loco Mosquito / Take Care Of Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ARIST 327, K7783, ASS-1084, 101 379) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARIST 327 A//1∇EMCR I 11 2 and ARIST 327 B//1∇EMCR I 11 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Loco Mosquito / Take Care Of Me 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.
