Italy
1979- Label and catalog number
- Vedette Records MX 61
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MX-61-A GzRunout side A, etched
MX-61-B 29-10-79 GzRunout side B, etched
MX 61/ALabel side A
MX 61/BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
San Salvador
by Azoto · 1979
27 pressings8 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
San Salvador was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 San Salvador
2 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year. 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.
Italy
1979- Label and catalog number
- Vedette Records VVN 33318
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VVN - 33318 - AA-Side Run-out Etching
VVN - 33318 - BB-Side Run-out Etching
33318/AA-Side Label
33318/BB-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Italy | Vedette Records MX 61First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | Vedette Records VVN 33318First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Ecuador | Teen 41000-412", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1980 | Ecuador | Teen Internacional 41000-412", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1980 | Ecuador | Teen 41000-412", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1980 | Ecuador | Teen Internacional 41000-412", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Ecuador | Teen 41000-412", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1980 | Europe | Ariola 102910 / Rams Horn Records 1029107", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RAMSH 12.300812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RAMSH 10087", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RAMSH 600 335 / Ariola RAMSH 600 33512" | 12" |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RAMSH 12.300812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RAMSH 12.300812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Mexico | Gamma D 33-56 / Zorba D 33-5612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1981 | Mexico | Gamma D 33-56 / Zorba D 33-5612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1981 | Netherlands | CNR 144.8237" | 7" |
| 1981 | Peru | Mag 42737", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Unknown | Vedette Records MX 6112", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Netherlands | Groovin Recordings GR-12106 / High Fashion Music GR-1210612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Mexico | Zorba MS-100712", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
| ? | Mexico | Zorba MS-100712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| ? | Peru | Difa 0067", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | Peru | Clan 10017", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress, Misprint |
Tracklist
- ASan Salvador6:56
- BSan Salvador (Instrumental Version)5:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of San Salvador are there?
27 vinyl pressings of San Salvador are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1979 and 2023.
When was San Salvador first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Italy. One of them is Vedette Records MX 61.
How do I tell if my copy of San Salvador is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MX 61, VVN 33318) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MX-61-A Gz and MX-61-B 29-10-79 Gz. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is San Salvador 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.