Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- Bubble BLU 9232
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BLU 9232 . AEtching Side A
BLU 9232 . BEtching Side B
Vinyl pressings
Papa Chico
by Tony Esposito · 1985
21 pressings9 countriesSmooth JazzElectronicJazz
Papa Chico was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Papa Chico
11 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- Bubble BLU 9232
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BLU 9232-A-Runout side A
BLU 9232-B-Runout side B
BLU 9232/ALabel side A
BLU 9232/BLabel side B
Europe
August 1985- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 107 661-100
- Format
- 7", Single
Benelux
1985- Label and catalog number
- Occidental Records BLU 9232
- Format
- 7", Single · Orange Labels
- Runout / matrix
BLU 9232-A-Runout side A
BLU 9232-B-Runout side B
Benelux
1985- Label and catalog number
- Occidental Records BLU 9232
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · White Labels
- Runout / matrix
BLU 9232-A- (NW BAND)Runout side A
BLU 9232-B- (NW BAND)Runout side B
BLU 9232/ALabel side A
BLU 9232/BLabel side B
Benelux
1985- Label and catalog number
- Occidental Records BLU 9232
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Orange Labels
- Runout / matrix
BLU 9232-A- (NW BAND)Runout side A
BLU 9232-B- (NW BAND)Runout side B
BLU 9232/ALabel side A
BLU 9232/BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Benelux | Occidental Records BLU 9232First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Benelux | Occidental Records BLU 9232First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Benelux | Occidental Records BLU 9232First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Benelux | Occidental Records BLU 9233First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | France | Occidental Records BLU 923212", Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Italy | Bubble BLU 9232First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Italy | Bubble BLU 9232First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Luxembourg | Occidental Records BLU 9233First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Luxembourg | Occidental Records BLU 9232First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Luxembourg | Occidental Records BLU 9232First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Victoria VIC-258 / PDI 20.889First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Europe | Hansa 107 661-100First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Hansa 108 647 / Hansa 108 647-1007", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | Hansa 608 647 / Hansa 608 647-21312", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Belgium | Indisc BLUT 112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Italy | DWBoys DWB 02012" | 12" |
Tracklist
- APapa Chico4:13
- BWaky Na'4:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Papa Chico are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Papa Chico are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1985 and 2000.
When was Papa Chico first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Italy, Europe, Benelux, Luxembourg and more. One of them is Bubble BLU 9232.
How do I tell if my copy of Papa Chico is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLU 9232, 107 661-100, BLU 9233, VIC-258) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BLU 9232 . A and BLU 9232 . B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Papa Chico 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.
