Spain
1986- Label and catalog number
- Blanco Y Negro MX 167
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
MicaelaLa Isla Bonita
Vinyl pressings
La Isla Bonita
by Micaela · 1986
10 pressings5 countriesDiscoElectronic
La Isla Bonita 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 La Isla Bonita
9 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Spain
1986- Label and catalog number
- Blanco Y Negro BNS-167
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Country unknown
1986- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
3015 A
Philippines
December 1986- Label and catalog number
- Mobile Disco Records DMDS-8629WEA Records DMDS-8629
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Special Edition, Stereo · Cover
- Runout / matrix
DMDS-8629-ASide A, runout, etched
DMDS-8629-BSide B, runout, etched
Netherlands
1986- Label and catalog number
- High Fashion Music MS 243Dureco Benelux MS 243
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MS243 A 44C1Runout side A, stamped
MS243 B 44C1Runout side B, stamped
MS 243ALabel side A
MS 243BLabel side B
Netherlands
1986- Label and catalog number
- Dureco Benelux 5175High Fashion Music 5175
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
5175 A 44C1Runout side A
5175 B 44C1Runout side B
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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Unknown | Not On LabelFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1986 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music MS 243 / Dureco Benelux MS 243First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Dureco Benelux 5175 / High Fashion Music 5175First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Dureco Benelux 5175 / High Fashion Music 5175AFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Portugal | Vidisco MX-120First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Portugal | Vidisco S-006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro BNS-167First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro MX 167First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Philippines | Mobile Disco Records DMDS-8629 / WEA Records DMDS-8629First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Special Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Special Edition, Stereo · Limited |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Switzerland | Match Music MATCH 502112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ALa Isla Bonita5:16
- B1La Isla Bonita / La Colegiala6:29
- B2La Isla Bonita (Instrumental)5:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Isla Bonita are there?
10 vinyl pressings of La Isla Bonita are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was La Isla Bonita first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Spain, Philippines, Netherlands, Portugal. One of them is Blanco Y Negro MX 167.
How do I tell if my copy of La Isla Bonita is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MX 167, BNS-167, DMDS-8629, MS 243) 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 La Isla Bonita 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.