France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 8064Carrere 8.064
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
8.064/1Label side A
8.064/2Label side B
KangarooBahamas
Vinyl pressings
Bahamas
by Kangaroo · 1979
14 pressings10 countriesLatinDiscoElectronic
Bahamas was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Bahamas
6 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 5 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.
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 49.529
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Bolivia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Lauro Internacional CSLI|S - 7045Lauro Internacional CSLI/S-7045
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Brazil
1979- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records BACS-1860
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Colombia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Sonolux 01(4211)11570
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Italy
1979- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records BR 091
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Bolivia | Lauro Internacional CSLI|S - 7045 / Lauro Internacional CSLI/S-7045First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Brazil | Baby Records BACS-1860First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Colombia | Sonolux 01(4211)11570First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | Carrere 8064 / Carrere 8.064First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1979 | France | Carrere 49.529First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Italy | Baby Records BR 091First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Scandinavia | Mariann International MIS 22727", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | Scandinavia | Mariann International MIS 22727", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | Spain | Zafiro OOX - 4437", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Spain | Zafiro OOX - 4437", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Belgium | Baby Records BR 500917", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Italy | Baby Records BR 0917", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Peru | FTA 0077", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Mexico | Melody SS 60217", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABahamas6:42
- BWe'll Be Out3:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bahamas are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Bahamas are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1979 and 1981.
When was Bahamas first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in France, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia and more. One of them is Carrere 8064.
How do I tell if my copy of Bahamas is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8064, 49.529, CSLI|S - 7045, BACS-1860) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8.064/1 and 8.064/2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bahamas 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.