Netherlands
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 874 885-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
José Luis RodríguezBaila Mi Rumba
Vinyl pressings
Baila Mi Rumba
by José Luis Rodríguez · 1989
11 pressings7 countriesHouseElectronicLatin
Baila Mi Rumba 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 Baila Mi Rumba
11 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 7 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 874 227-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
#1 874-227-1-89-284-DMM-SP EUROPADISC-DMM SP HRMSide A Etched
#1 874-227-1-89-292-DMM-SP EUROPADISC SP HRMSide B Etched
89-284Label side A
89-292Label side B
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 874 227-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · 49
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 874 227-1 DJ
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 874 434-7 DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Ecuador
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 12"-Mix-70000-55Mercury 874 227-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Ecuador | Mercury 12"-Mix-70000-55 / Mercury 874 227-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Mercury 874 884-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | Guatemala | Discos de CentroaméricaFirst year7", Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Mexico | Mercury MIX 3109 / Mercury 876 327-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | Mexico | PolyGram SN-851First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Netherlands | Mercury 874 885-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Spain | Mercury 874 666-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | Mercury 874 227-1 DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Mercury 874 227-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | Mercury 874 434-7 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Mercury 874 227-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Baila Mi Rumba (12" Version)6:00
- A2Baila Mi Rumba (7" Version)3:33
- B1If It's Alright With You3:42
- B2Baila Mi Rumba (Dub Version)4:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Baila Mi Rumba are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Baila Mi Rumba are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Baila Mi Rumba first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Netherlands, US, Ecuador, Europe and more. One of them is Mercury 874 885-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Baila Mi Rumba is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 874 885-1, 874 227-1, 874 227-1 DJ, 874 434-7 DJ) 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 Baila Mi Rumba 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.