US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Alshire S-5225
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
S-5225-ARunout side A
S-5225-B RE-1Runout side B
101 StringsThe Soul Of Spain - Volume 3
Vinyl pressings
The Soul Of Spain - Volume 3
by 101 Strings · 1971
11 pressings7 countriesNeo-RomanticContemporaryPopClassical
The Soul Of Spain - Volume 3 was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 The Soul Of Spain - Volume 3
6 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 4 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.
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Alshire S-5225
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Marble Arch MALS 1406
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Marble Arch MALS 1406
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MALS 1406A-1*1Side A
MALS 1406B-1*1Side B
MALS 14 06A-1 *T - 1Side A, variant 1
MALS 14 06B-2 *T - 1 ESide B, variant 1
Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- Alshire S-5225
- Format
- LP, Album
Greece
1971- Label and catalog number
- Embassy EMB 31297
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | Alshire S-5225First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Greece | Embassy EMB 31297First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | Marble Arch MALS 1406First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | Marble Arch MALS 1406First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Alshire S-5225First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Alshire SKAO-94005 / Alshire S-5225LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1971 | US | Alshire S-5225First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Brazil | Audio Spectrum QS-1LP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1972 | Italy | Family Records SFR-AL 618LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Audio Spectrum QS-1LP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Astor QS-1LP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
Tracklist
- A1Novillero (The Novice Bullfighter)4:30
- A2Andaluza6:43
- Medley
- B1Danza Ritual Del Fuego (Ritual Fire Dance)4:46
- B2Ante El Escorial (At The Escorial)3:35
- B3Las Gaditanas (The Maids Of Cadiz)4:30
- B4Fiesta Flamenca (Flamenco Fiesta)3:56
- B5Cordoba6:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Soul Of Spain - Volume 3 are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Soul Of Spain - Volume 3 are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was The Soul Of Spain - Volume 3 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Canada, Greece. One of them is Alshire S-5225.
How do I tell if my copy of The Soul Of Spain - Volume 3 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S-5225, MALS 1406, EMB 31297) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S-5225-A and S-5225-B RE-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Soul Of Spain - Volume 3 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.
