Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Hansa International 17 205 AT
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
17205 A-1 /76 S Made in GermanyRunout side A
17205 B-1/76S Made in GermanyRunout side B
S 17 205 ALabel side A
S 17 205 BLabel side B
Afric SimonePlaya Blanca
Vinyl pressings
Playa Blanca
by Afric Simone · 1976
11 pressings9 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Playa Blanca was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Playa Blanca
9 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Austria
1976- Label and catalog number
- Hansa International 17 205 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
17205 A-1 /76 S Made in Austria M̷a̷d̷e̷ ̷i̷n̷ ̷G̷e̷r̷m̷a̷n̷y̷Runout side A
17205 B-1/76S Made in Austria M̷a̷d̷e̷ ̷i̷n̷ ̷G̷e̷r̷m̷a̷n̷y̷Runout side B
S 17 205 ALabel side A
S 17 205 BLabel side B
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 620211
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Greece
1976- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 4840
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Netherlands
1976- Label and catalog number
- CNR 144.520
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
144 520 1W 1 670 1 7Runout Side A
144 520 2W 1 670 1 1Runout Side B
Netherlands
1976- Label and catalog number
- CNR 144.520CNR 144 520
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AA 144 520 1W 1 670 1 7Runout Side A
AA 144 520 2W 1 670 1 1Runout Side B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Austria | Hansa International 17 205 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | France | Barclay 620211First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Germany | Hansa International 17 205 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Greece | Epic EPC 4840First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Netherlands | CNR 144.520First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Netherlands | CNR 144.520 / CNR 144 520First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Netherlands | CNR 144.520First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Scandinavia | Philips 6015 177First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Turkey | Disco Vox VOX 8009First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Mexico | Musart MI 303877", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | Orbe OBE-00807", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- APlaya Blanca3:13
- BMarabu2:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Playa Blanca are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Playa Blanca are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Playa Blanca first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Germany, Austria, France, Greece and more. One of them is Hansa International 17 205 AT.
How do I tell if my copy of Playa Blanca is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 17 205 AT, 620211, EPC 4840, 144.520) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 17205 A-1 /76 S Made in Germany and 17205 B-1/76S Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Playa Blanca 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.
