France
1989- Label and catalog number
- Clever 14277-6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
14277-6 A 1Runout side A
14277-6 B 1Runout side B
Lips-KissLambada (The "Original" French Kiss Dance Mix)
Vinyl pressings
Lambada (The "Original" French Kiss Dance Mix)
by Lips-Kiss · 1989
10 pressings3 countriesAcid HouseEuro HouseNew BeatElectronic
Lambada 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 Lambada
10 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 3 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Clever House Of Music 14281-6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
14281 . 6 ASide A
14281 6 AASide B
France
1989- Label and catalog number
- Clever 14 277-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
Ʈ 14277-7 AEtched runout side A
Ʈ 14277-7 BEtched runout side B
France
1989- Label and catalog number
- Clever 14 277-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
Ʈ 14277-7 AEtched runout side A
Ʈ 14277-7 BEtched runout side B
Belgium
1989- Label and catalog number
- N.B.S. Records 1955 016
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · White Background Labels
- Runout / matrix
1955016-A1 N.B.S. 89 COON MASTERINGSide one etched
1955016-B1Side two etched
Belgium
1989- Label and catalog number
- N.B.S. Records NBS 1955A4
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1955A4 - A1 NBS89Runout side A
1955A4 - B1Runout side B
1955 A4Label side A
1955 B4Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Belgium | N.B.S. Records 1955 016First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1989 | Belgium | N.B.S. Records NBS 1955A4First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Belgium | N.B.S. Records 1955 016 / N.B.S. Records 1955016First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1989 | Belgium | N.B.S. Records 1955 016First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | France | Clever 14277-6First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Maxi-Single · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Maxi-Single · Limited |
| 1989 | France | Clever House Of Music 14281-6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1989 | France | Clever 14 277-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1989 | France | Clever 14 277-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1989 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 6242-12First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 6242-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ALambada (Kiss Kiss Mix)5:15
- BI Don't Want To Loose Your Love5:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lambada are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Lambada are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Lambada first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in France, Belgium, Germany. One of them is Clever 14277-6.
How do I tell if my copy of Lambada is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 14277-6, 14281-6, 14 277-7, 1955 016) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 14277-6 A 1 and 14277-6 B 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lambada 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.