Netherlands
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6423 459
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6423 459 S 1 320 J 1Runout side A
6423 459 S 2 320 K 1Runout side B
6423 459. 1YLabel side A
6423 459. 2YLabel side B
LoboCaribbean Disco Show
Vinyl pressings
Caribbean Disco Show
by Lobo · 1981
22 pressings20 countriesDiscoCalypsoReggaeFunk / Soul
Caribbean Disco Show was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Caribbean Disco Show
22 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 20 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.
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POLS 1045Polydor 6423-459
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
POLS 1045 A//2▽ESTR STRAWBERRYSide A, stamped
POLS 1045 B//2▽ESTR STRAWBERRYSide B, stamped
Argentina
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6423459Mercury 6006
- Format
- LP, Album, Partially Mixed
- Runout / matrix
6006-AEtched on A Side Run Out Groove
6006-BEtched on B Side Run Out Groove
6423459 AOn A Side Label
6423459 BOn B Side Label
Austria
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6423 459
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6423 459
- Format
- LP, Album, Partially Mixed
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM 1 4027
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Argentina | Mercury 6423459 / Mercury 6006First yearLP, Album, Partially Mixed | LP, Album, Partially Mixed |
| 1981 | Austria | Mercury 6423 459First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Brazil | Mercury 6423 459First yearLP, Album, Partially Mixed | LP, Album, Partially Mixed |
| 1981 | Canada | Mercury SRM 1 4027First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Mercury 6423 459First yearLP | LP |
| 1981 | Greece | Mercury 6423 459First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | India | Mercury 6423 459First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Israel | Arton Records BAN 16871First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Italy | F1 Team LP 3344First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Jamaica | Mercury 6423 459First yearLP, Album, Partially Mixed | LP, Album, Partially Mixed |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Mercury 6423 459First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Panama | Mercury 6423 459First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Philippines | Mercury 6423 459First yearLP, Album, Partially Mixed, Stereo | LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Stereo |
| 1981 | Philippines | Mercury 6423 459First yearLP, Album, Partially Mixed, Stereo | LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Stereo |
| 1981 | Portugal | Mercury 6423 459First yearLP, Album, Partially Mixed | LP, Album, Partially Mixed |
Tracklist
- The Caribbean Disco Show
- B1Mangwene Mpulele2:56
- B2I Do Love You3:42
- B3Calypso Sound3:57
- B4Bally Mena3:37
- B5Sad Days2:27
- B6If I Say3:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Caribbean Disco Show are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Caribbean Disco Show are listed here, from 20 countries.
When was Caribbean Disco Show first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Netherlands, UK, Argentina, Austria and more. One of them is Mercury 6423 459.
How do I tell if my copy of Caribbean Disco Show is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6423 459, POLS 1045, 6423459, SRM 1 4027) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6423 459 S 1 320 J 1 and 6423 459 S 2 320 K 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Caribbean Disco Show 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.