Mexico
1981- Label and catalog number
- Melody Internacional MI 8104
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MI 8104-A 8-VII-81 JCGSide A Etched
MI 8104-B 8-VII-81 JCGSide B Etched
Vinyl pressings
El Sonido Vol. 1
by Amanda Miguel · 1981
19 pressings10 countriesBalladLatinPop
El Sonido Vol. 1 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 El Sonido Vol. 1
12 pressings came out in 1981, 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.
Mexico
1981- Label and catalog number
- Melody Internacional MI 8104
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Profono Internacional, Inc. LP-PI-3049Profono Internacional, Inc. PI 3049
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LP-PI 3049-A L-6321 A.MIG. A (.)..Etched, Side A
LP-PI 3049-B A .MIG. B (.).. L-6321 XEtched, Side B
Argentina
1981- Label and catalog number
- CBS 20.209Discos CBS 20.209
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ALS 5760Side A
ALS 5761Side B
Colombia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Internacional ECI-355
- Format
- LP, Album
Guatemala
1981- Label and catalog number
- Melody 81464
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Argentina | CBS 20.209 / Discos CBS 20.209First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Argentina | CBS 20.209 / Discos CBS 20.209First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Colombia | Internacional ECI-355First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Guatemala | Melody 81464First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Guatemala | Eva 81464First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Guatemala | Discos de Centroamérica 81464First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Mexico | Melody Internacional MI 8104First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Mexico | Melody Internacional MI 8104First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Mexico | Melody Internacional MI 8104LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | Panama | Discos de Centroamérica 81464First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Profono Internacional, Inc. LP-PI-3049 / Profono Internacional, Inc. PI 3049First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Venezuela | Eros LPE-30027First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Venezuela | Eros LPE-30027First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Ecuador | Melody 890006-5LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Peru | Discos America ELD-02.10.957LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Profono Internacional, Inc. PRL-90328LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Así No Te Amará Jamás2:40
- A2El Me Mintio3:36
- A3Quiero Un Amor Total2:55
- A4Quien Sera4:09
- A5Amanda Al Piano3:15
- B1Mi Buen Corazon4:15
- B2Hagamos Un Trato2:47
- B3Donde Brilla El Sol3:22
- B4Siempre Te Amare4:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of El Sonido Vol. 1 are there?
19 vinyl pressings of El Sonido Vol. 1 are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1981 and 1983.
When was El Sonido Vol. 1 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Mexico, US, Argentina, Colombia and more. One of them is Melody Internacional MI 8104.
How do I tell if my copy of El Sonido Vol. 1 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MI 8104, LP-PI-3049, 20.209, ECI-355) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MI 8104-A 8-VII-81 JCG and MI 8104-B 8-VII-81 JCG. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is El Sonido Vol. 1 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.