US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Fresh Records FRE-80117
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Barcode
- Runout / matrix
FRE - 80117 - X | "DINOSAUR L BANgS AgAIN" | HERbIE JR :-)X-side run-out
FRE - 80117 - Y | "A FREsh BANg IN 88" | HERbIE JR :-)Y-side run-out
The Todd Terry ProjectBango (To The Batmobile) / Back To The Beat
Vinyl pressings
Bango (To The Batmobile) / Back To The Beat
by The Todd Terry Project · 1988
12 pressings2 countriesHouseElectronic
Bango 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 Bango
9 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 2 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Fresh Records FRE-80117
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
FRE-80117-X "Dinosaur L Bangs Again" Herbie Jr :^)Runout side X
FRE-80117-Y "A Fresh Bang In 88" Herbie Jr :^)Runout side Y
FRE-80117XLabel X (A) Side
FRE-80117YLabel Y (B) Side
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Fresh Records FRE-80117
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
FRE-80117-X "Dinosaur L Bangs Again" Herbie Jr. :^)Runout side X
FRE-80117-Y "A Fresh Bang In 88" Herbie Jr. :^)Runout side Y
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Fresh Records FRE-80117
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
FRE-80117-X "Dinosaur L Bangs Again" Herbie Jr. :^)Runout side X
FRE-80117-Y "A Fresh Bang In 88" Herbie Jr. :^)Runout side Y
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Fresh Records FRE-80117
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
FRE - 80117 - X | "DINOSAUR L BANgS AgAIN" | HERbIE JR :v)X-side run-out
FRE - 80117 - Y | "A FREsh BANg IN 88" | HERbIE JR :v)Y-side run-out
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Fresh Records 7-RE-80117
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
7-RE-80117 X LETS BANGO RADIO !!! F/W cg SRCEtched Side A, except SRC stamped
7-RE-80117 Y BACK TO THE RADIO 1-1 SRCEtched Side B, except SRC stamped
7-RE-80117XLabel Side A
7-RE-80117YLabel Side A
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | UK | Sleeping Bag Records HAKT 16First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Sleeping Bag Records HAK 16First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Fresh Records FRE-80117First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | US | Fresh Records FRE-80117First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Fresh Records FRE-80117First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | US | Fresh Records 7-RE-80117First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Fresh Records FRE-80117First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | US | Fresh Records FRE-80117First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Fresh Records FRE-8011712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1988 | US | Fresh Records FRE-80117First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | US | Fresh Records FRE-8011712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | UK | S12 S12DJ-03312", Reissue | 12", Reissue |
Tracklist
- X1Bango (To The Batmobile) (Club Bang)5:27
- X2Bango (To The Batmobile) (Bonus Bang)3:47
- YBack To The Beat (Club Mix)5:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bango are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Bango are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1988 and 2001.
When was Bango first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, UK. One of them is Fresh Records FRE-80117.
How do I tell if my copy of Bango is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FRE-80117, 7-RE-80117, HAKT 16, HAK 16) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FRE - 80117 - X | "DINOSAUR L BANgS AgAIN" | HERbIE JR :-) and FRE - 80117 - Y | "A FREsh BANg IN 88" | HERbIE JR :-). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bango 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.
