France
1964- Label and catalog number
- Pathé STX 171Pathé 33 STX 171
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XPTX 1176 21B M6 237479Runout side A
XPTX 1177 21B M6 237480Runout side B
XPTX 1176Label side A
XPTX 1177Label side B
Claude CiariLa Playa
Vinyl pressings
La Playa
by Claude Ciari · 1964
10 pressings5 countriesEasy ListeningRockLatinPop
La Playa was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 La Playa
1 pressing came out in 1964, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | France | Pathé STX 171 / Pathé 33 STX 171First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Musicor Records MS 3078LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Musicor Records MM2078LP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Musicor Records MM2078 / Musicor Records MM 2078LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Canada | Capitol Records T 6133 / Capitol Records T-6133LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Canada | Capitol Records ST 6133LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Canada | Pathé PAM 67.159LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Chile | Odeon LDC-36569LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | France | Pathé PTX 40.229LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Uruguay | Odeon URL 2126LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1La Playa2:40
- A2Blowin' In The Wind = Écoute Dans Le Vent2:58
- A3Wildwood Flower1:52
- A4Quand Le Vent D'Automne2:47
- A5Silver Threads And Golden Needles2:28
- A6Happy Guitar2:09
- B1Le Pénitencier = The House Of The Rising Sun2:30
- B2Hush A Bye1:50
- B3John Hardy2:00
- B4Poderoso Senor2:17
- B5Londonderry Air2:40
- B6File La Laine1:59
- B7Dis-Moi D'Où Vient Le Vent ?1:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Playa are there?
10 vinyl pressings of La Playa are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1964 and 1966.
When was La Playa first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in France. One of them is Pathé STX 171.
How do I tell if my copy of La Playa is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use STX 171) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XPTX 1176 21B M6 237479 and XPTX 1177 21B M6 237480. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is La Playa 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.