US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records V-15509
- Format
- 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
[SRC logo] V-1-15509 F-1 1-1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallySide A
[SRC logo] V-2-15509 F-3 1-1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallySide B
Mellow Man AceMentirosa
Vinyl pressings
Mentirosa
by Mellow Man Ace · 1990
23 pressings13 countriesHouseHip-HouseBreakbeatElectronic
Mentirosa was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Mentirosa
23 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 13 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.
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 20 2306 7
- Format
- 7"
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 12CLX 574
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 574
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 574
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels
Australia
1990- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ED 458
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | Capitol Records ED 458First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Australia | Capitol Records CP 2453First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Ecuador | Capitol Records 121-0081First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Europe | Capitol Records 006-20 2306 7First year7" | 7" |
| 1990 | Europe | Capitol Records 006 20 3976 7 / Capitol Records 006 2039767First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | France | Capitol Records 2039767First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Germany | Capitol Records 060-20 3806 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Germany | Capitol Records 006-20 3806 7 / Capitol Records 006 20 3806 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Guatemala | Capitol Records 4910First year12", Single, Stereo | 12", Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Italy | Capitol Records 14 2039766First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | Italy | Capitol Records 06 2039767First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Mexico | EMI LEC-108First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Philippines | Capitol Records CAP-45-795First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | Philippines | Capitol Records EP-CAP-5014 / Capitol Records DPRO 79130First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1990 | Spain | Capitol Records 052 20 3976 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Mentirosa (Radio Edit)4:16
- A2Mentirosa (Extended Remix)6:08
- A3Welcome To My Groove (Hurley's House Of Trix Mix)4:30
- B1Welcome To My Groove (Hurley's Deep House Mix)5:45
- B2Welcome To My Groove (Hurley's Hip House Mix)5:56
- B3Welcome To My Groove (Latin Hip House Mix)5:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mentirosa are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Mentirosa are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was Mentirosa first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in US, UK, Australia, Ecuador and more. One of them is Capitol Records V-15509.
How do I tell if my copy of Mentirosa is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V-15509, 20 2306 7, 12CLX 574, CL 574) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, [SRC logo] V-1-15509 F-1 1-1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally and [SRC logo] V-2-15509 F-3 1-1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mentirosa 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.