US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Elektra ED 5583
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · SP Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-ED-5583A-SPA label
ST-ED-5583B-SPB label
Tito PuenteRan Kan Kan
Vinyl pressings
Ran Kan Kan
by Tito Puente · 1991
13 pressings5 countriesDeep HouseElectronic
Ran Kan Kan was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Ran Kan Kan
1 pressing came out in 1991, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | US | Elektra ED 5583First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1991 | US | Not On Label TP-112", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
| 1991 | US | Not On Label TP-112", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1991 | US | Not On Label TP-112", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
| 1992 | France | Elektra 7559-64734-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | Germany | Elektra 7559-66446-0 / Elektra EKR143T12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Spain | Elektra 14277", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | UK | Elektra EKR143T / Elektra 7559-66446-012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | UK | Elektra EKR143T / Elektra 7559-66446-012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | UK | Elektra SAM 94912", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | UK | Elektra EKR143 / Elektra 7559-64772-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1999 | US | Elektra ED 619812", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1999 | US | Elektra ED - 619712", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Ran Kan Kan (12" Club Mix)6:28
- A2Ran Kan Kan (Bonus Track)3:45
- B1Ran Kan Kan (Masters At Work Dub)5:18
- B2Ran Kan Kan (The Ken Lou Dub)5:05
- B3Ran Kan Kan (LP Version)2:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ran Kan Kan are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Ran Kan Kan are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1991 and 1999.
When was Ran Kan Kan first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in US. One of them is Elektra ED 5583.
How do I tell if my copy of Ran Kan Kan is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ED 5583) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-ED-5583A-SP and ST-ED-5583B-SP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ran Kan Kan 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.
