UK
July 1983- Label and catalog number
- Innervision Records TA 3613
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TA 36I3 A2 ARUNRunouts side A
TA 36I3 B2 ARUNRunouts side B
TA 3613 A*Label side A
TA 3613 B*Label side B
Vinyl pressings
Club Tropicana
by Wham! · 1983
26 pressings9 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Club Tropicana was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Club Tropicana
24 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 9 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
July 1983- Label and catalog number
- Innervision Records A 3613Innervision Records A3613
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
A.3613-A3Side A runout, etched
A.3613-B2Side B runout, etched
ARUNSide A & B runout, etched
A3613 A*Side A label
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Innervision Records A3613Innervision Records A 3613
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
A-3613-A3 ARUNHand etched runout, side A
A-3613-B3Hand etched runout, side B
( )Stamped runout, side A
( )Stamped runout, side B
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Innervision Records WA 3613
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc
UK
July 1983- Label and catalog number
- Innervision Records A 3613Innervision Records A3613
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
A.3613-A3Side A runout, etched
A.3613-B2Side B runout, etched
ARUNSide A & B runout, etched
A3613 A*Side A label
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Innervision Records A 3613Innervision Records A3613
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Promo · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
A3613 -A2 ARUNA-side
A 3613 - B3B-side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | Epic ES 902First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Australia | Epic ES 902First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Europe | Epic EPCA 12.3613 / Epic EPCA 12-3613First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | Epic EPCA 3613 / Epic A 3613First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | Epic EPC A 3613 / Epic A 3613First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Hong Kong | CBS/Sony AAP 117First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Ireland | Innervision Records IVL A 3613First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Ireland | Innervision Records IVL TA 3613First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Japan | Epic 07・5P-241 / Innervision Records 07・5P-241First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | Epic 07・5P-241 / Innervision Records 07・5P-241First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Japan | Epic QY・3P-90063 / Innervision Records QY・3P-90063First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Japan | Epic 07・5P-241 / Innervision Records 07・5P-241First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Japan | Epic 07・5P-241 / Innervision Records 07・5P-241First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | New Zealand | Epic ES 902First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | South Africa | CBS SSC 5518 / Innervision Records SSC 5518First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | UK | Not On Label (Wham!) HTFunk 01912", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Epic 07.5P-2417", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, White Label · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, White Label · Promo |
Tracklist
- AClub Tropicana4:25
- BBlue3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Club Tropicana are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Club Tropicana are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1983 and 2007.
When was Club Tropicana first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, Australia, Europe, Hong Kong and more. One of them is Innervision Records TA 3613, released July 1983.
How do I tell if my copy of Club Tropicana is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TA 3613, A 3613, A3613, WA 3613) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TA 36I3 A2 ARUN and TA 36I3 B2 ARUN. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Club Tropicana 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.
