Scandinavia
1978- Label and catalog number
- RAK 7C 006-61616
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7C 006 61616 A 2 A HASSERunout side A
7C 006 61616 B A HASSERunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Mexican Girl
by Smokie · 1978
24 pressings14 countriesRockPop
Mexican Girl was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Mexican Girl
22 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 13 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.
Scandinavia
1978- Label and catalog number
- RAK 7C 006-61616
- Format
- 7", Single · Large Center
- Runout / matrix
7C 006 61616 A 2 A HASSERunout side A
7C 006 61616 B A HASSERunout side B
Scandinavia
1978- Label and catalog number
- RAK 7C 006-61616
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · 4-Prong Push-Out
- Runout / matrix
7C 006 61616 A 2 A HASSERunout side A
7C 006 61616 B A HASSERunout side B
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 283
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YRAK 283 A -1U RT 2 Ʊ.Runout side A, variant 1
YRAK 283 B -1U AT 3 Ʊ.Runout side B, variant 1
YRAK 283 A -1U RO 2 Ʊ.Runout side A, variant 2
YRAK 283 B -1U GT 2 Ʊ.Runout side B, variant 2
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 283
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK-11797
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RAK11797ASide A Label
RAK11797BSide B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | RAK RAK-11797First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Australia | RAK RAK-11797First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Belgium | RAK 4C 006-61616First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | France | RAK 2C 008-61616First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Germany | RAK 1C 006-61 616 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-61 616First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | RAK 1C 006-61 616 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-61 616First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | RAK 1C 006-61 616 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-61 616First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | RAK 1C 006-61 616 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-61 6167", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1978 | Ireland | RAK RAK 283First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Ireland | RAK RAK 283First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Ireland | RAK RAK 283First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Ireland | RAK RAK 283First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Japan | RAK ERR-20579First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Netherlands | RAK 5C 006-61616 / RAK 5C 006 61616First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | New Zealand | RAK RAK 283First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMexican Girl3:35
- BYou Took Me By Surprise3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mexican Girl are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Mexican Girl are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Mexican Girl first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Scandinavia, UK, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is RAK 7C 006-61616.
How do I tell if my copy of Mexican Girl is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7C 006-61616, RAK 283, RAK-11797, 4C 006-61616) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7C 006 61616 A 2 A HASSE and 7C 006 61616 B A HASSE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mexican Girl 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.
