Mexico
1971- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records G-1082
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
G 1082 A6 USide A Stamped
G 1082 B5 USide B Stamped
Arturo BenavidesDesiderata
Vinyl pressings
Desiderata
by Arturo Benavides · 1971
12 pressings8 countriesLatinPop
Desiderata 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 Desiderata
3 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 2 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records Inc. G-1082
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
G 1082 A33 UCara A
G 1082 B32 UCara B
Argentina
1971- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 31.783
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Argentina | Warner Bros. Records 31.783First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Mexico | Warner Bros. Records G-1082First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Mexico | Warner Bros. Records Inc. G-1082First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Mexico | Warner Bros. Records Inc. GX 07-7587", 45 RPM, EP, Mispress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mispress |
| 1972 | Spain | Hispavox HS 8157", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Venezuela | Warner Bros. Records WB 75207", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Uruguay | Warner Bros. Records 12-740257", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Chile | Gamma QS-1537", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Mexico | Gamma G-10827", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | El Salvador | Warner Bros. Records WBD-0017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Panama | Warner Bros. Records WBD-0017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Panama | Warner Bros. Records WBD-0017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADesiderata (Versión En Castellano)
- BDesiderata (Versión En Inglés)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Desiderata are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Desiderata are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1971 and 1982.
When was Desiderata first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Mexico, Argentina. One of them is Warner Bros. Records G-1082.
How do I tell if my copy of Desiderata is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use G-1082, 31.783) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, G 1082 A6 U and G 1082 B5 U. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Desiderata 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.