Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- Isba IS-12-530
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
SNB De Roque CR IS-12-530-ASide A run-out area
SNB De Roque CR IS-12-530-BSide B run-out area
MitsouBye Bye Mon Cowboy
Vinyl pressings
Bye Bye Mon Cowboy
by Mitsou · 1988
16 pressings5 countriesChansonSynth-popElectronicPop
Bye Bye Mon Cowboy was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Bye Bye Mon Cowboy
10 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- ISBA IS 45-530ISBA IS-45-530
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
IS-45-530-A SNB ADEtched runout side A
IS-45-530-B SNB ADEtched runout side B
Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- Isba IS-45-555
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CR IS-45-555-A SNB-BKEtched runout side A
CR IS-45-555-B SNB-BKEtched runout side B
(45-555)Label matrix side A,B
Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- ISBA 12 CDN 519
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
(CR) 12CDN-519-A 1A5HZ:Side A runout
(CR) 12CDN-519-B➁ 1A5HZ:Side B runout
519ASide A label
519BSide B label
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA 9164-1-RD
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
9164-1-RD-ASide A
9164-1-RD-B //// 01396XSide B
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA 9164-1-RD
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | RCA 9164-1-RDFirst year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Canada | ISBA 12 CDN 519First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Canada | Isba IS-12-530First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | Canada | ISBA IS 45-530 / ISBA IS-45-530First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Isba IS-45-555First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | France | Ariola 112133First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Germany | Ariola 612133First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | US | RCA 9164-1-RDFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | US | RCA 9164-1-RDFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | US | RCA 9164-1-RDFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | France | Ariola 612 70012", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | France | Ariola 112700 / Isba 1127007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Germany | Ariola 112 700 / ISBA 112 7007", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Germany | RCA PB43395 / RCA PB 433957", Stereo | 7", Stereo |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Germany | RCA PT4339612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | US | RCA 9164-1-RDAB12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABye Bye Mon Cowboy (Shotgun Mix)7:09
- B1Bye Bye Mon Cowboy (Saddle Mix)5:25
- B2Bye Bye Mon Cowboy (Rodeo Mix)6:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bye Bye Mon Cowboy are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Bye Bye Mon Cowboy are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1988 and 1990.
When was Bye Bye Mon Cowboy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Canada, US, Australia, France and more. One of them is Isba IS-12-530.
How do I tell if my copy of Bye Bye Mon Cowboy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use IS-12-530, IS 45-530, IS-45-555, 12 CDN 519) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SNB De Roque CR IS-12-530-A and SNB De Roque CR IS-12-530-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bye Bye Mon Cowboy 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.