Austria
1978- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 2044 113
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2044 113 S 1 3 20 24 1 · 2 Made in AustriaRunout side A
2044 113 S 2 3 20 24 1 · 2 Made in AustriaRunout side B
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Vinyl pressings
El Condor Pasa
by Back In Time · 1978
12 pressings8 countriesDiscoElectronic
El Condor Pasa 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 El Condor Pasa
11 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 8 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.
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Carrere EMI 2804
- Format
- 7", Single
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Carrere EMI 2804
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
EMI 2804ALabel Side A
EMI 2804BLabel Side B
Germany
March 1978- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 2044 113
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2044 113 S 1 3 20 1 ARunout side A, stamped
2044 113 S 2 3 20 1 VRunout side B, stamped
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 8.017
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 49.343
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
49.343/1Label side A
49.343/2Label side B
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.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Austria | Carrere 2044 113First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | France | Carrere 8.017First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1978 | France | Carrere 49.343First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | France | Carrere 49.343 / Carrere 49343First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Greece | Philips 6060 313First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Greece | Philips 6060 3137", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1978 | Madagascar | Carrere 49 343First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Spain | Odeon 10 C 006-061.327First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Sweden | Carrere 7c 006-61327First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | Carrere EMI 2804First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | UK | Carrere EMI 2804First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Germany | Carrere 2044 113First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AEl Condor Pasa (If I Could)3:25
- BLove Is What We Need3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of El Condor Pasa are there?
12 vinyl pressings of El Condor Pasa are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was El Condor Pasa first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Austria, UK, Germany, France and more. One of them is Carrere 2044 113.
How do I tell if my copy of El Condor Pasa is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2044 113, EMI 2804, 8.017, 49.343) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2044 113 S 1 3 20 24 1 · 2 Made in Austria and 2044 113 S 2 3 20 24 1 · 2 Made in Austria. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is El Condor Pasa 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.