France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6009 635
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
PinkiesPorto Rico / El Tipico Amor
Vinyl pressings
Porto Rico / El Tipico Amor
by Pinkies · 1975
12 pressings7 countriesDiscoElectronicLatin
Porto Rico / El Tipico Amor was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Porto Rico / El Tipico Amor
10 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 6 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6009 635
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PHI 6009 635 1 380 CIDISStamped, runout side A
PHI 6009 635 2 380 CIDISStamped, runout side B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philips 40802
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2-52204-CP4 MASTERDISK G.K.A-side runout groove inscription
2-52204A-side label
2-52205B-side label
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philips 40802
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philips 40802
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2-52204-CT 1 T MASTERDISK G.K.A-side runout groove inscription
2-52204A-side label
2-52205B-side label
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philips 40802
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
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.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Canada | Philips 6009.635First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | France | Philips 6009 635First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | France | Philips 6009 635First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Italy | Philips 6009 635First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | Peru | Philips 6009635First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1975 | Spain | Philips 60 09 635First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | Philips 40802First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | Philips 40802First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | Philips 40802First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | US | Philips 40802First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Greece | Philips 60096357", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Greece | Philips 60096357", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- APorto Rico3:09
- BEl Tipico Amor3:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Porto Rico / El Tipico Amor are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Porto Rico / El Tipico Amor are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was Porto Rico / El Tipico Amor first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in France, US, Canada, Italy and more. One of them is Philips 6009 635.
How do I tell if my copy of Porto Rico / El Tipico Amor is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6009 635, 40802, 6009.635, 6009635) 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 Porto Rico / El Tipico Amor 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.