Spain
1975- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 89.450-I
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
89.450-1
89450-1-A 1 T I (stamped on side A)/ 89450-1-B 1 P I (stamped on side B)
Vinyl pressings
Amor Libre
by Camilo Sesto · 1975
22 pressings14 countriesVocalLatinPop
Amor Libre was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Amor Libre
15 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 13 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.
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Pronto PTS-1013
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PTS 1013A-1DTyped, Side A
PTS 1013B-1DTyped, Side B
Argentina
1975- Label and catalog number
- Ariola ALS-11016
- Format
- LP, Album
Chile
1975- Label and catalog number
- Ariola CHARL-311
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Colombia
1975- Label and catalog number
- Codiscos ELDF-1167
- Format
- LP
Colombia
1975- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 18(0131)00216
- 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 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Argentina | Ariola ALS-11016First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Chile | Ariola CHARL-311First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Colombia | Codiscos ELDF-1167First yearLP | LP |
| 1975 | Colombia | Ariola 18(0131)00216First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | El Salvador | Ariola 89.450First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | El Salvador | Ariola 89.450First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Guatemala | Ariola ALP-8First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Mexico | Ariola EDI 60219First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Panama | Ariola 89.450First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Peru | Ariola 89.450-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Portugal | Ariola 5089 450First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Spain | Ariola 89.450-IFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Pronto PTS-1013First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Uruguay | Ariola 89.450-IFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Venezuela | Ariola LPSA-6018First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Pronto PTS. 1013 / Pronto PTS-1013LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Argentina | Ariola SEL 70.070LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | Ecuador | Ariola 820049LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Spain | Ariola 89.450-ILP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Venezuela | Ariola AR-7018LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Jamás3:20
- A2Alma De Nadie3:46
- A3Melina2:48
- A4Adios3:44
- A5Carnaval2:47
- B1Amor Libre3:04
- B2Que Dificil Es Ser Feliz3:45
- B3Hablame De Amor2:38
- B4Olvidalo3:08
- B5Piel De Angel3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Amor Libre are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Amor Libre are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1975 and 1983.
When was Amor Libre first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Spain, US, Argentina, Chile and more. One of them is Ariola 89.450-I.
How do I tell if my copy of Amor Libre is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 89.450-I, PTS-1013, ALS-11016, CHARL-311) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 89.450-1 and 89450-1-A 1 T I (stamped on side A)/ 89450-1-B 1 P I (stamped on side B). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Amor Libre 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.
