Spain
1974- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 87.912-IAriola 87912·I
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
1 | 1 | 87912 A△ | III 2º ARunout, A-side, machine stamped
1 | 1 | 87912 B△ | II GRunout, B-side, machine stamped
Vinyl pressings
¡Soltad A Barrabas!
by Barrabas · 1974
30 pressings19 countriesFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
¡Soltad A Barrabas! was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 ¡Soltad A Barrabas!
18 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 12 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.
Spain
1974- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 87.912-IAriola 87912·I
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
1 | 1 | 87912 A△ | III 2º ARunout, A-side, machine stamped
1 | 1 | 87912 B△ | II GRunout, B-side, machine stamped
El Salvador
September 23, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 87912
- Format
- LP
Colombia
October 4, 1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPS 53-1243
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold Sleeve
Argentina
1974- Label and catalog number
- Ariola ALS-11011
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
Brazil
1974- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 110.8001
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 30 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Argentina | Ariola ALS-11011First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Brazil | Ariola 110.8001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Colombia | Caliente LPS 53 - 1243First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Ecuador | RCA 800.259First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Ecuador | RCA Victor ECS-800.259First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | Eurodisc 87912First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | France | Eurodisc 87 912First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | PAN 88 439 ITFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Mexico | RCA Victor MILS-4175First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Peru | Ariola 87.912 / Ariola 87912·IFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | South Africa | Atlantic ATC 9580First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | South Africa | Atlantic ATC 9580First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | South Africa | Atlantic ATC 9580First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Spain | Ariola 87.912-I / Ariola 87912·IFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Spain | Ariola 87.912-I / Ariola 87912·IFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Spain | Sommor SOMM071LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Ecuador | Ariola 820 042LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Mozambique | Atlantic ATC 9580LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | ATCO Records SD 36-110LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Hi-Jack5:46
- A2Mad Love4:15
- A3Funky Baby3:56
- A4Lady Love4:14
- B1Susie Wong4:32
- B2Humanity3:24
- B3Tell Me The Thing3:18
- B4Fly Away4:26
- B5Concert4:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of ¡Soltad A Barrabas! are there?
30 vinyl pressings of ¡Soltad A Barrabas! are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1974 and 2021.
When was ¡Soltad A Barrabas! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Spain, El Salvador, Colombia, Argentina and more. One of them is Ariola 87.912-I.
How do I tell if my copy of ¡Soltad A Barrabas! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 87.912-I, 87912, LPS 53-1243, ALS-11011) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1 | 1 | 87912 A△ | III 2º A and 1 | 1 | 87912 B△ | II G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is ¡Soltad A Barrabas! 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.
