UK
March 1988- Label and catalog number
- Epic 651423 8
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
651423 • 8 A1Side A Etching
651423 - 8 B2Side B Etching
Teena MarieOoo La La La
Vinyl pressings
Ooo La La La
by Teena Marie · 1988
11 pressings5 countriesRnB/SwingDowntempoElectronicHip Hop
Ooo La La La 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 Ooo La La La
11 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.
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Epic 651423 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
651423-6 A2 V 1Side A etched,stamped
651423-6 B3 CSide B etched,stamped
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Epic 651423 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
651423-7 A1 BRunout etched side A
651423-7 B1 B |_ <Runout etched side B
651423 7 A*Label side A
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Epic 49 07574
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
XSS-173816-1ASide A runout, variant 1
XSS-173817-1ASide B runout, variant 1
XSS-173816-1A D G1 D7Side A runout, variant 2
XSS-173817-1A D G1 A9Side B runout, variant 2
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-07708
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-173814-1A GRunout, side A, etched
ZSS-173815-B GIRunout, side B, etched
ZSS 173814Label side A
ZSS 173815Label side B
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label XSS-173816
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSS-173816-ASide A
XSS-137816-BSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Canada | Epic 12EXP 07574First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | Canada | Epic 34 07708First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | Epic EPC 651423 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Jamaica | Columbia 34 07708First year7" | 7" |
| 1988 | UK | Epic 651423 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Epic 651423 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Epic 49 07574First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | US | Epic 34-07708First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Epic 34-07708First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | US | Not On Label XSS-173816First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Epic 651423 8First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AOoo La La La (Extended Mix)5:59
- B1Ooo La La La (Slightly Shorter Version)5:15
- B2Sing One To Your Love (aka Instrumental Version of "Ooo La La La")5:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ooo La La La are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Ooo La La La are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Ooo La La La first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Epic 651423 8, released March 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Ooo La La La is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 651423 8, 651423 6, 651423 7, 49 07574) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 651423 • 8 A1 and 651423 - 8 B2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ooo La La La 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.
