France
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 90560
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AM 90560 A 1 M3 363015Runout side A, stamped
90560 B 1 M3 363016Runout side B, stamped
Vinyl pressings
King Kong Five
by Mano Negra · 1989
18 pressings8 countriesAlternative RockHip HopRock
King Kong Five 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 King Kong Five
12 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 5 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
- Virgin 80563
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1239
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
VS 1239 A-1U-1-2 TOWN HOUSE DMM DSide A, runout
VS 1239 B-1U-1-2 TOWN HOUSE DMM DSide B, runout
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSTX 1239
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VSTX 1239 A - 1U - 1 - 1 TOWNHOUSE DMM DRunout side A
VSTX 1239 B - 1U - 1 - 1 TOWNHOUSE DMM DRunout side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VST 1239
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VST-1329ALabel side A
VST-1329BLabel side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSTX 1239
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
VSTX 1239 A-1U-1-Side A, Stamped
VSTX 1239 B-1U-1-1Side B, Stamped
Town House DMMEtched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Virgin VS 1239First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | France | Virgin 90560First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | France | Virgin 80563First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Italy | Virgin VIN 45315First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Virgin VS 1239First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Virgin VSTX 1239First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Virgin VST 1239First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Virgin VSTX 1239First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1989 | UK | Virgin VS 1239First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Virgin VST 1239First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Virgin VST 1239First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | Virgin DMD 1477First year12", Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", Promo, Stereo · Promo |
1990s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Europe | Virgin 113 0307", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | France | Virgin 80476 / Virgin 613 030-21312", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | Germany | Virgin 613 03012" | 12" |
| 1990 | Italy | Virgin VINX 24712", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Italy | Virgin VINX 24712", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Mexico | EMI 70011227", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AKing Kong Five2:09
- B1Food Fight2:02
- B2Soledad2:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of King Kong Five are there?
18 vinyl pressings of King Kong Five are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1989 and 1991.
When was King Kong Five first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in France, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Virgin 90560.
How do I tell if my copy of King Kong Five is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 90560, 80563, VS 1239, VSTX 1239) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AM 90560 A 1 M3 363015 and 90560 B 1 M3 363016. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is King Kong Five 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.
