France
1988- Label and catalog number
- Vogue 312137
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
Mr. CramboOla-Ola-Ola
Vinyl pressings
Ola-Ola-Ola
by Mr. Crambo · 1988
12 pressings6 countriesHip-HouseElectronicHip HopFunk / Soul
Ola-Ola-Ola 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 Ola-Ola-Ola
8 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.
France
1988- Label and catalog number
- Vogue 102298
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Germany
1988- Label and catalog number
- Teldec 6.15160
- Format
- 45 RPM, 7", Single
Germany
1988- Label and catalog number
- Teldec 6.20942
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Italy
1988- Label and catalog number
- DFC DFC 008
- Format
- 12"
Netherlands
1988- Label and catalog number
- Friends Records 190.062-5
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | France | Vogue 312137First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | France | Vogue 102298First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Germany | Teldec 6.15160First year45 RPM, 7", Single | 45 RPM, 7", Single |
| 1988 | Germany | Teldec 6.20942First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Italy | DFC DFC 008First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Friends Records 190.062-5First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Friends Records 190.062-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Spain | Zafiro 20112358First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | France | Not On Label 31213712", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | Japan | Seven Seas 17DY-10337", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Avex Trax VEJT-8907412", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | Japan | Avex Trax VEJT-8907512", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Ola-Ola-Ola (Go-Go Dance Mix)5:40
- A2Ola-Ola-Ola (A Cappella Scratches)1:40
- B1Ola-Ola-Ola (Go-Go Dub Mix)5:40
- B2Ola-Ola-Ola (Bonus Beats)1:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ola-Ola-Ola are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Ola-Ola-Ola are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Ola-Ola-Ola first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands and more. One of them is Vogue 312137.
How do I tell if my copy of Ola-Ola-Ola is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 312137, 102298, 6.15160, 6.20942) 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 Ola-Ola-Ola 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.