Vinyl pressings
by Modern Talking · 1986
Geronimo's Cadillac 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.
19 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 11 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.
DM 608620 A-1/9-86 IIRunout side A, variant 1
DM 608620 B-1/9-86Runout side B, variant 1
DM 608620 A-1/9-86 IIRunout side A, variant 2
DM 608620 B-1/9-86 IIRunout side B, variant 2
DM 608620 A-1/9-86Runout side A
DM 608620 B-1/9-86Runout side B
S 608 620 ALabel side A
S 608 620 BLabel side B
DM DS 108620 A-1/9-86Runout side A, variant 1
DM DS 108620 B-1/9-86Runout side B, variant 1
DM DS 108620 A-1/9-86Runout side A, variant 2
DM DS 108620 B-1/9-86 IIRunout side B, variant 2
AM MPO WEA 248 500 -7- ARunout side A
AM MPO WEA 248 500 -7 -BRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Bolivia | RCA Victor RS-2298First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Hansa 108 620 / Hansa 108 620-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | WEA 248499-0 / WEA Music 248 499-0First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Greece | Music-Box MAXI 54First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Italy | Delta DE 866First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Italy | Delta DEM 806First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Philippines | Hansa HSA-021First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Portugal | Hansa 17.608620.35First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCX 122183First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCS 2183First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Ariola A-108.620First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Ariola F 608620 / Ariola F-608.620First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Spain | Ariola A-108.620First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Spain | Ariola F-608.620 / Ariola F 608620First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | Venezuela | RCA Victor 104-02022First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Taiwan | Music On Vinyl MOV1205912", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered |
| 2023 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOV1205912", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
27 vinyl pressings of Geronimo's Cadillac are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1986 and 2023.
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Europe, South Korea, France, Bolivia and more. One of them is Hansa 608 620-213, released October 6, 1986.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 608 620-213, 108 620, 608620-213, 248 500-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM 608620 A-1/9-86 II and DM 608620 B-1/9-86. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
