US
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA PW 13842
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
MenudoLike A Cannonball
Vinyl pressings
Like A Cannonball
by Menudo · 1984
13 pressings9 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
Like A Cannonball was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Like A Cannonball
12 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB-13836
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA PW-13842
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PW-13842B-1 I A U DSide A, etched runout
PW-13842B-1 I A ISide B, etched runout
JW-13842Side A/B, matrix on label
(PW-13842)Side A/B, CAT# on label
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA RCA 410
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB-13836
- Format
- 7"
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PB 60157RCA PB 60157
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RCA C-PB - 60157 - A H1Runout side A, stamped/etched
RCA C-PB - 60157 - B h1Runout side B, stamped/etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Brazil | RCA Victor 990.0026First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Brazil | RCAFirst year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Canada | RCA PB-13836First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | Germany | RCA Victor PB 60157 / RCA PB 60157First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | RCA RPS-133First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Japan | RCA RPS-133First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | New Zealand | RCA Victor 104292First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Philippines | RCA XFPB-1106First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | RCA RCA 410First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | RCA PW 13842First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | US | RCA PB-13836First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1984 | US | RCA PW-13842First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | RCA Victor 1042927", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Like A Cannonball (Brand New Extended Version In English And Spanish)3:40
- B1Like A Cannonball (English Version)3:18
- B2Like A Cannonball (Spanish Version)3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Like A Cannonball are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Like A Cannonball are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Like A Cannonball first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is RCA PW 13842.
How do I tell if my copy of Like A Cannonball is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PW 13842, PB-13836, PW-13842, RCA 410) 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 Like A Cannonball 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.
