Argentina
September 22, 1984- Label and catalog number
- SG Discos S.G. 012
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Charly GarciaPiano Bar
Vinyl pressings
Piano Bar
by Charly Garcia · 1984
12 pressings8 countriesPop RockRockPop
Piano Bar was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Piano Bar
4 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Argentina
1984- Label and catalog number
- Interdisc SLIN 3647
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
STERLING(Side A Runout, Stamped)
STERLING(Side B Runout, Stamped)
8G 012 A(Side A, Etched)
SG 012 B 3647-B(Side B, Etched)
Ecuador
1984- Label and catalog number
- WEA LP-91048
- Format
- LP, Album
Uruguay
1984- Label and catalog number
- DG Discos GSLP 40506
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
STERLING / XXX
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.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Argentina | Interdisc SLIN 3647First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Ecuador | WEA LP-91048First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Uruguay | DG Discos GSLP 40506First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Argentina | SG Discos S.G. 012First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Peru | WEA Y - WEA - 0000012.5LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Peru | WEA Y - WEA - 0000012.5LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Mexico | Ariola LAE.746LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Venezuela | Interdisc 103-29703LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Argentina | Universal Music Group 7799129LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2024 | Chile | Universal Music Group 7799129LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2026 | Spain | Universal Music Group 0602478231919 / Munster Records 0602478231919LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Argentina | Universal Music Group 7799129LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Demoliendo Hoteles2:16
- A2Promesas Sobre El Bidet2:46
- A3Raros Peinados Nuevos3:55
- A4Piano Bar5:12
- A5No Te Animás A Despegar3:55
- B1No Se Va A Llamar Mi Amor2:10
- B2Tuve Tu Amor3:58
- B3Rap Del Exilio2:42
- B4Cerca De La Revolución4:41
- B5Total Interferencia5:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Piano Bar are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Piano Bar are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1984 and 2026.
When was Piano Bar first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Argentina, Ecuador, Uruguay. One of them is SG Discos S.G. 012, released September 22, 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of Piano Bar is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S.G. 012, SLIN 3647, LP-91048, GSLP 40506) 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 Piano Bar 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.
