Spain
1972- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 8330
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Carlos SantanaEvil Ways
Vinyl pressings
Evil Ways
by Carlos Santana · 1972
21 pressings14 countriesJazz-RockRockLatin
Evil Ways was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Evil Ways
21 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 14 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
September 9, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45666
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 156991A Side
ZSS 154970B Side
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 8330CBS 4-45666
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Press Out Centre
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 8330CBS 4-45666
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid centre
US
September 1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45666
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Special Rush Reservice
- Runout / matrix
JZSP 157047Label A (Mono)
JZSP 156991Label B (Stereo)
US
September 1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45666
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
JZSP 157047Label A (Mono)
JZSP 156991Label B (Stereo)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | CBS BA-22193First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Canada | Columbia 4-45666First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | CBS CBS 8330First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Germany | CBS CBS S 8330First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Germany | CBS S 8330First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | Italy | CBS CBS 8330First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPA 38First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Mexico | CBS EPC-1186First year7", 45 RPM, Album, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Album, Single |
| 1972 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 8330First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Norway | CBS CBS 8330First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Portugal | CBS 8330First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1972 | Spain | CBS CBS 8330First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Turkey | CBS CBS 8030First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | UK | CBS CBS S 8330 / CBS 4-45666First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | CBS CBS S 8330 / CBS 4-45666First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AFormas Endemoniadas = Evil Ways3:18
- BThem Changes4:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Evil Ways are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Evil Ways are listed here, from 14 countries.
When was Evil Ways first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Spain, US, UK, Australia and more. One of them is CBS CBS 8330.
How do I tell if my copy of Evil Ways is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS 8330, 4-45666, CBS S 8330, CBS S 8330) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Evil Ways 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.
