Spain
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 83015
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
83015-A◇
83015-B◇
Albert HammondAlbert Louis Hammond
Vinyl pressings
Albert Louis Hammond
by Albert Hammond · 1978
10 pressings8 countriesBalladLatin PopLatinPop
Albert Louis Hammond was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Albert Louis Hammond
7 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Caytronics CYS 1527
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Argentina
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic 47.113
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Colombia
1978- Label and catalog number
- CBS 14 1181
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Costa Rica
1978- Label and catalog number
- CBS 100430
- Format
- LP, Album
Mexico
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic LNS-17240
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Argentina | Epic 47.113First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Colombia | CBS 14 1181First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Costa Rica | CBS 100430First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Mexico | Epic LNS-17240First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | Spain | Epic EPC 83015First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Spain | Epic EPC 83015 / Epic 57372LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | US | Caytronics CYS 1527First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Venezuela | Epic EPIC 133First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | South Africa | Epic KSF 2301LP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Spain | Epic EPC 491357 2 / Sony Music EPC 491357 2LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Espinita3:04
- A2Amor No Me Quieras Tanto3:37
- A3Solamente Una Vez3:47
- A4Fantasma3:04
- A5La Paloma3:16
- A6Me Voy Pa' Chile2:23
- B1Luna De Miel3:00
- B2Caray Que Pena3:25
- B3Volver3:50
- B4Aunque Me Cueste La Vida3:10
- B5Calabasas California 913024:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Albert Louis Hammond are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Albert Louis Hammond are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1978 and 1998.
When was Albert Louis Hammond first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Spain, US, Argentina, Colombia and more. One of them is Epic EPC 83015.
How do I tell if my copy of Albert Louis Hammond is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPC 83015, CYS 1527, 47.113, 14 1181) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 83015-A◇ and 83015-B◇. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Albert Louis Hammond 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.
