Mexico
1986- Label and catalog number
- Ariola RX 474
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
MecanoHijo De La Luna
Vinyl pressings
Hijo De La Luna
by Mecano · 1986
10 pressings6 countriesSynth-popPop RockPop
Hijo De La Luna was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Hijo De La Luna
1 pressing came out in 1986, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Mexico | Ariola RX 474First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Spain | Ariola 1A 1091417", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Ariola 1A 1091417", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Belgium | Ariola 112.804 / BMG Ariola España 112.8047", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | RCA PT 4305812", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Germany | RCA PB43057 / BMG Ariola España PB430577", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1990s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Europe | Ariola 114 2797", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | France | Ariola 114 2797", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | France | Ariola 114 2797", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | France | BMG Ariola 614 27912", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- AHijo De La Luna4:21
- BTe Busqué2:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hijo De La Luna are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Hijo De La Luna are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1986 and 1991.
When was Hijo De La Luna first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Mexico. One of them is Ariola RX 474.
How do I tell if my copy of Hijo De La Luna is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RX 474) 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 Hijo De La Luna 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.
