Netherlands
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6208 059
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
6208 059 1V 1 ℗ 1981 670 04 1Runout side A
6208 059 2V 1 ℗ 1981 670 04 1Runout side B
6208 059. 1VLabel side A
6208 059. 2VLabel side B
LoboLobo's Gospel Show
Vinyl pressings
Lobo's Gospel Show
by Lobo · 1981
14 pressings9 countriesDiscoElectronic
Lobo's Gospel 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 Lobo's Gospel Show
11 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Netherlands
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6400 521
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6400 521 1M 1 ℗ 1981 670 114 03Runout side A - stamped
6400 521 2M 1 ℗ 1981 670 114 03Runout side B - stamped
6400 521. 1MLabel side A - printed
6400 521. 2MLabel side B - printed
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 383
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Injection Moulded Silver Labels
Belgium
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6208 059
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6208 059 1YEtched runout side A
6208 059 2YEtched runout side B
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6208 059
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
6208 059 1 W 320Runout (Stamped) Side A
6208 059 2 W 320Runout (Stamped) Side B
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6400 521
- Format
- 12", 45 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Belgium | Mercury 6208 059First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Germany | Mercury 6208 059First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Germany | Mercury 6400 521First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1981 | Italy | Mercury P 609First year7" | 7" |
| 1981 | Italy | F1 Team P 609First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Mercury 6208 059First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Mercury 6400 521First year12", 45 RPM, EP, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Portugal | Mercury 6208 059 / Polygram Discos Sarl 6208 059First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Spain | Mercury 6400 521First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | UK | Polydor POSP 383First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | UK & Ireland | Polydor POSP 383First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Brazil | Mercury 6017 3067", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Spain | Mercury 62 08 059 017", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | F1 Team DM 92812", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- Lobo's Gospel Show, Medley
- BLobo's Gospel Show (Instr.)4:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lobo's Gospel Show are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Lobo's Gospel Show are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Lobo's Gospel Show first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Netherlands, UK, Belgium, Germany and more. One of them is Mercury 6208 059.
How do I tell if my copy of Lobo's Gospel Show is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6208 059, 6400 521, POSP 383, P 609) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6208 059 1V 1 ℗ 1981 670 04 1 and 6208 059 2V 1 ℗ 1981 670 04 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lobo's Gospel 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.