Mexico
1992- Label and catalog number
- RCA NOL-003
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
NOL-0003-A 8-ABRIL-92 ECARunout side A
NOL-0003-B 8-ABRIL-92 ECARunout side B
CaifanesEl Silencio
Vinyl pressings
El Silencio
by Caifanes · 1992
11 pressings5 countriesAlternative RockRock
El Silencio was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 Silencio
6 pressings came out in 1992, the album's first year, in 5 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
1992- Label and catalog number
- RCA NOL-0003
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
NOL-0003-A 8-ABRIL-92 ECARunout side A
NOL-0003-B 8-ABRIL-92 ECARunout side B
Colombia
1992- Label and catalog number
- RCA 05613705127
- Format
- LP
Costa Rica
1992- Label and catalog number
- RCA 1050144
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Spain
1992- Label and catalog number
- RCA 743211043816BMG 743211043816
- Format
- LP
Venezuela
1992- Label and catalog number
- RCA 85.363
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Colombia | RCA 05613705127First yearLP | LP |
| 1992 | Costa Rica | RCA 1050144First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1992 | Mexico | RCA NOL-003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | Mexico | RCA NOL-0003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | Spain | RCA 743211043816 / BMG 743211043816First yearLP | LP |
| 1992 | Venezuela | RCA 85.363First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Colombia | RCA 01056105127LP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Mexico | Sony Music 889853484515LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2016 | Mexico | Sony Music 889853484515LP, Album, Mispress | LP, Album, Mispress |
| 2016 | Mexico | Sony Music 889853 48451 5LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Mexico | RCA 8 89853 48451 5LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Metamorfeame2:44
- A2Nubes4:35
- A3Piedra4:34
- A4Debajo De Tu Piel3:31
- A5Estas Dormida3:37
- B1No Dejes Que...4:40
- B2Para Que No Digas Que No Pienso En Ti3:56
- B3Nos Vamos Juntos5:08
- B4Vamos A Hacer Un Silencio5:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of El Silencio are there?
11 vinyl pressings of El Silencio are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1992 and 2024.
When was El Silencio first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in Mexico, Colombia, Costa Rica, Spain and more. One of them is RCA NOL-003.
How do I tell if my copy of El Silencio is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NOL-003, NOL-0003, 05613705127, 1050144) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NOL-0003-A 8-ABRIL-92 ECA and NOL-0003-B 8-ABRIL-92 ECA. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is El Silencio 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.