US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Del-Fi Records DF-1287
- Format
- 12", Single
Vinyl pressings
La Bamba '87
by Ritchie Valens · 1987
19 pressings7 countriesLatinElectronicLatin
La Bamba '87 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 La Bamba '87
18 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 7 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.
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Del-Fi Records DFS-1287
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Del-Fi Records DFS 1287
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Del-Fi Records DFS 1287
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DFS-1287-A-3A-G1 A1A side etched
DFS-1287-B-3A-G1 A4B side etched
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Del-Fi Records DF-1287
- Format
- 12", Single
Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- Image Records 12MAG-1204
- 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 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | Image Records 12MAG-1204First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | Image Records 7 MAG-710First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | Image Records 12MAG-1204First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | France | Carrere 8804First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | France | Carrere 14319 / Carrere 14.319First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | France | Del-Fi Records DF-128712", Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1987 | France | Carrere 8.804 / Del-Fi Records 8.804First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 5717First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Germany | ZYX Records 1335First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Netherlands | Antelope Records ANT 32030First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Spain | Del-Fi Records T 1795 (SG)First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Spain | Sono Music MSM 10.043First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | Spain | Producciones Twins T 1241 / Producciones Twins T 1241 (SS)First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | Del-Fi Records DF-1287First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1987 | US | Del-Fi Records DFS-1287First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1La Bamba '87 (Long Version)5:14
- A2La Bamba '87 (Una Vez Mas)3:20
- B1La Bamba '87 (Latino Power Mix)4:29
- B2La Bamba '87 (Hi Tone Rock-Box Mix)4:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Bamba '87 are there?
19 vinyl pressings of La Bamba '87 are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was La Bamba '87 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, Canada, France, Germany and more. One of them is Del-Fi Records DF-1287.
How do I tell if my copy of La Bamba '87 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DF-1287, DFS-1287, DFS 1287, 12MAG-1204) 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 La Bamba '87 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.
