Italy
1989- Label and catalog number
- Irma CasaDiPrimordine ICP 005
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Vinyl pressings
House Of Calypso
by Key Tronics Ensemble · 1989
16 pressings3 countriesItalo HouseElectronic
House Of Calypso 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 House Of Calypso
1 pressing came out in 1989, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Italy | Irma CasaDiPrimordine ICP 005First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Italy | Irma CasaDiPrimordine ICP 00812", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | Italy | Irma CasaDiPrimordine ICP 00812", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | UK | City Beat CBX 124612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | City Beat CBE 124612", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | US | Embassy Records ERD-3269012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | US | Embassy Records ERD-3269012", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | Embassy Records ERD-32690 / Irma CasaDiPrimordine ERD-3269012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | Italy | Irma CasaDiPrimordine ICP 00812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress |
| 1993 | US | Irma CasaDiPrimordine I 39 / Irma I 3912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | UK | Juno Records JUNO 212", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, White Label |
| 2007 | UK | Juno Records JUNO 212", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Italy | Flash Forward FFOR 00912", Remastered, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", Remastered, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2017 | Italy | Flash Forward FFOR 00912", Reissue, Remastered | 12", Reissue, Remastered |
| 2017 | Italy | Flash Forward FFOR 00912", Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 12", Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Italy | Groovin Recordings GR-1210712", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Remastered | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Remastered |
Tracklist
- AHouse Of Calypso7:55
- BCalypso Of House8:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of House Of Calypso are there?
16 vinyl pressings of House Of Calypso are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1989 and 2023.
When was House Of Calypso first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Italy. One of them is Irma CasaDiPrimordine ICP 005.
How do I tell if my copy of House Of Calypso is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ICP 005) 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 House Of Calypso 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.