France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Decca 86 077
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Tropical BandPorto Rico
Vinyl pressings
Porto Rico
by Tropical Band · 1975
16 pressings15 countriesDiscoProg RockRockLatin
Porto Rico was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Porto Rico
16 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 15 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Bradley's Records BRAD 7535
- Format
- 7"
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Bradley's Records BRAD 7535
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
BRAD 7535 - A1 – ARUN CRunout A-side etched
BRAD 7535 - B1 – DRunout B-side etched
BRAD 7535 ALabel side-A
BRAD 7535 BLabel side-B
Belgium
1975- Label and catalog number
- Decca 105-26.454YDecca 26.454-Y
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Canada
1975- Label and catalog number
- London Records LF. 1060
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- Decca 6.11708
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
6. 11708 - 00 - 1 Manufactured in GermanyRunout, side A
6. 11708 - 00 - 2 Manufactured in GermanyRunout, side B
6.11 708-00-1Label, side A
6.11 708-00-2Label, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Argentina | London Records 1229First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Australia | Decca Y 10865First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Belgium | Decca 105-26.454Y / Decca 26.454-YFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Canada | London Records LF. 1060First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | France | Decca 86 077First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Germany | Decca 6.11708First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Greece | Decca GD 5225First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Italy | Decca C 16713First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Mexico | London Records 45/10722First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Peru | London Records 01.05.899First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Portugal | Decca PE-126First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Spain | Decca MO 1515First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Turkey | Decca 75106First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | Bradley's Records BRAD 7535First year7" | 7" |
| 1975 | UK | Bradley's Records BRAD 7535First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- APorto Rico2:35
- BSea Breeze3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Porto Rico are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Porto Rico are listed here, from 15 countries.
When was Porto Rico first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in France, UK, Belgium, Canada and more. One of them is Decca 86 077.
How do I tell if my copy of Porto Rico is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 86 077, BRAD 7535, 105-26.454Y, LF. 1060) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Porto Rico 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.