Spain
1987- Label and catalog number
- WEA 242260 1WEA 242260-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
242260-1-A C3 TOWNHOUSE DMMRunout side A, etched
242260-1-B M-4 TOWNHOUSE DMMRunout side B, etched
Miguel BoséXXX
Vinyl pressings
XXX
by Miguel Bosé · 1987
13 pressings9 countriesSynth-popElectronic
XXX was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 XXX
6 pressings came out in 1987, 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- WEA 255386 1
- Format
- LP, Album · Promo
Spain
1987- Label and catalog number
- WEA 242260 1WEA 2 42260-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- WEA Latina WM 242260WEA 242260 1
- Format
- LP, Album
Argentina
1987- Label and catalog number
- WEA 88084
- Format
- LP, Album
Guatemala
1987- Label and catalog number
- WEA 242260-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Argentina | WEA 88084First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Guatemala | WEA 242260-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Spain | WEA 242260 1 / WEA 242260-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Spain | WEA 255386 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Spain | WEA 242260 1 / WEA 2 42260-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | WEA Latina WM 242260 / WEA 242260 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Bolivia | WEA WL - 1033 / WEA WL-1033LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Colombia | WEA 23(0131)00033LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Ecuador | WEA LP- 91085LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Mexico | WEA LDWI-6709LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Mexico | WEA LDWI-6709LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Venezuela | WEA WEA 3214 / WEA 242260LP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Spain | WEA 0022924226014LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, CD, Album | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, CD, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Quieres América4:57
- A2Como Un Lobo3:58
- A3¿Quién La Mató?3:20
- A4Que No Hay... (XXX)6:41
- A5Over My Head4:16
- B1Duende5:08
- B2Jonás Y La Ballena5:00
- B3Corazón Infame4:32
- B4Justine4:41
- B5La Gran Ciudad5:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of XXX are there?
13 vinyl pressings of XXX are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1987 and 2023.
When was XXX first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Spain, US, Argentina, Guatemala. One of them is WEA 242260 1.
How do I tell if my copy of XXX is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 242260 1, 255386 1, WM 242260, 88084) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 242260-1-A C3 TOWNHOUSE DMM and 242260-1-B M-4 TOWNHOUSE DMM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is XXX 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.
