Spain
1991- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 615 068Ariola 615068 (5B)
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
MecanoDalai Lama
Vinyl pressings
Dalai Lama
by Mecano · 1991
11 pressings6 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Dalai Lama was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Dalai Lama
4 pressings came out in 1991, 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
1991- Label and catalog number
- Ariola S-0762
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Argentina
1991- Label and catalog number
- Ariola NAKO-28021
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Mexico
1991- Label and catalog number
- Ariola RX-1061
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Translucent vinyl
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Argentina | Ariola S-0762First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Argentina | Ariola NAKO-28021First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Mexico | Ariola RX-1061First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1991 | Spain | Ariola 615 068 / Ariola 615068 (5B)First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1992 | Colombia | Ariola R.I. 00112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1992 | France | Ariola 115 169 / BMG France 115 1697", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | France | Ariola 115 139 / Ariola 1151397", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | Germany | Ariola 1151427" | 7" |
| 1992 | Mexico | Ariola RXT-107012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1992 | Spain | Ariola 1A 1150687", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Spain | Ariola 1151427", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Dalai Lama Remix (Versión Larga)5:31
- B1Dalai Lama Remix (Versión Corta)4:30
- B2Dalai Lama (Versión Single)4:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dalai Lama are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Dalai Lama are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1991 and 1992.
When was Dalai Lama first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in Spain, Argentina, Mexico. One of them is Ariola 615 068.
How do I tell if my copy of Dalai Lama is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 615 068, S-0762, NAKO-28021, RX-1061) 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 Dalai Lama 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.
