France
1981- Label and catalog number
- RKM 310928Vogue 310928
- Format
- 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
310928 ASide A Label
310928 BSide B Label
Two Man SoundCapital Tropical
Vinyl pressings
Capital Tropical
by Two Man Sound · 1981
18 pressings9 countriesLatinDiscoElectronic
Capital Tropical was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Capital Tropical
15 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 8 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.
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- RKM 761.604WEA Filipacchi Music 761.604
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- RKM 762.604
- Format
- 12"
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- RKM 101571Vogue 101571
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
(101571 A)Label side A
(101571 B)Label side B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- TSR Records TSR 826
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- TSR Records TR 100
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Colombia | Philips 6302161First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1981 | Colombia | Philips 6302 161First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1981 | Ecuador | Philips 30328First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | France | RKM 310928 / Vogue 310928First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1981 | France | RKM 761.604 / WEA Filipacchi Music 761.604First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | France | RKM 762.604First year12" | 12" |
| 1981 | France | RKM 101571 / Vogue 101571First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Germany | Hansa International 103 388 - 100 / RKM 103 388 - 100First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Mexico | Gamma D 33-58First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1981 | Mexico | Gamma G-2450First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Peru | Philips F-PHI 6000771.2First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Spain | Hispavox 45-2124First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | US | TSR Records TSR 826First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1981 | US | TSR Records TR 100First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1981 | Germany | Hansa International 600 376 / Hansa International 600 376-213First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Ecuador | Philips 303287", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ACapital Tropical3:30
- BA Mexico3:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Capital Tropical are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Capital Tropical are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1981 and 1983.
When was Capital Tropical first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in France, US, Germany, Colombia and more. One of them is RKM 310928.
How do I tell if my copy of Capital Tropical is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 310928, 761.604, 762.604, 101571) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 310928 A and 310928 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Capital Tropical 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.
