Spain
November 8, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Hispavox 068 7935701
- Format
- LP, Album
Loco MiaTaiyo
Vinyl pressings
Taiyo
by Loco Mia · 1989
10 pressings8 countriesElectroSynth-popDiscoElectronic
Taiyo 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 Taiyo
3 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.
Argentina
1989- Label and catalog number
- Hispavox 7142
- Format
- LP, Album
Guatemala
1989- Label and catalog number
- Hispavox 068 79 3570 1
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Argentina | Hispavox 7142First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Guatemala | Hispavox 068 79 3570 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Spain | Hispavox 068 7935701First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Brazil | EMI 066 795682 1 / Hispavox 066 795682 1LP | LP |
| 1990 | Mexico | EMI 112 793570 1 / Hispavox 112 793570 1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Mexico | EMI 114 793570 1 / Hispavox 114 793570 1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1990 | Venezuela | Hispavox HISPAVOX 6208LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | Ecuador | Hispavox 304 0154LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | Ecuador | Hispavox 304 0154LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | EMI 111343LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Ti Amo America3:40
- A2Loco Mia5:43
- A3Noche De Embrujo4:56
- A4Terror Vision5:18
- B1R S M6:05
- B2Gorbachov4:58
- B3Taiyo "Sol"5:30
- B4Finale1:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Taiyo are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Taiyo are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1989 and 1992.
When was Taiyo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Spain, Argentina, Guatemala. One of them is Hispavox 068 7935701, released November 8, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Taiyo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 068 7935701, 7142, 068 79 3570 1) 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 Taiyo 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.