Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 886 239-1
- Format
- Maxi-Single, 12"
Los LobosDonna
Vinyl pressings
Donna
by Los Lobos · 1987
17 pressings9 countriesRock & RollBalladRockStage & Screen
Donna was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Donna
16 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 886 239-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
886 239 - 7S1, 320A-side runout, stamped
886 239 - 7S2, 320B-side runout, stamped
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- London Records LASHX 16London American Recordings LASHX 16
- Format
- 12"
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- London Records LASH 16London American Recordings LASH 16
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
LASH 16 A // 1 ∇ 420 R 1 1 2Runout stamped side A
LASH 16 B // 1 ∇ 420 R 1 1 2Runout stamped side B
ZPMSC 11394Label side A
ZPMSC 11395Label side B
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings HL 8803
- Format
- 10", 45 RPM, 78 RPM, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
HL-8803-A ZPMSC 11411/2 LYN-19617-1E 2 ②Side A runout
HL-8803-B ZPMSC 11411/2/5 LYN-19618-1ESide B runout
ZPMSC 11411/2A-side label
ZPMSC 11411/2/5B-side label
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- London Records LASHX 16London American Recordings LASHX 16
- Format
- 12", Promo
- Runout / matrix
LASHX 16 A // 2 ▽ 420 R zSide A - stamped
LASHX 16 B // 2 ▽ 420 R zSide B - stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | London Records 8862177First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia | London Records 886 217-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | France | London Records 886 217-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Germany | Metronome 886 239-1First yearMaxi-Single, 12" | Maxi-Single, 12" |
| 1987 | Germany | Metronome 886 239-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Japan | London Records S05P 1011First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Japan | London Records L13P 7142First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | Netherlands | London Records 886 217-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1987 | Netherlands | London Records 886 217-1 / London American Recordings 886 217-1First year12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1987 | Portugal | London Records 886 217-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Spain | London Records 886 217-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Spain | London Records 886 217-1 / Slash 886 217-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | UK | London Records LASHX 16 / London American Recordings LASHX 16First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | UK | London Records LASH 16 / London American Recordings LASH 16First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | London American Recordings HL 8803First year10", 45 RPM, 78 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 10", 45 RPM, 78 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
Tracklist
- ADonna2:19
- BFramed2:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Donna are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Donna are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Donna first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Germany, UK, Australia, France and more. One of them is Metronome 886 239-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Donna is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 886 239-1, 886 239-7, LASHX 16, LASH 16) 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 Donna 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.
