Vinyl pressings
by Dschinghis Khan · 1981
Pistolero was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
11 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 6 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.
6, 13000-01-1/8 H1 BRunout side A, variant 1
6, 13000-01-2/5 Manufactured in Germany A-B-IIIRunout side B, variant 1
6, 13000-01-1/8 H1 BRunout side A, variant 2
6, 13000-01-2/4 A-B-IIIRunout side B, variant 2
6.13 219-01-1A
6.13 219-01-2B
6.13 000-01-1/2 Manufactured in Germany H1Runout side A variant 1
6.13 000-01-2/2 Manufactured in Germany H1Runout side B variant 1
6.13 000-01-1/3 Manufactured in Germany H1Runout side A variant 2
6.13 000-01-2/2 Manufactured in Germany H1Runout side B variant 2
6.13 000-01-1/3 Manufactured in Germany H1Runout side A
6.13 000-01-2/3 Manufactured in Germany H1Runout side B
6.13 000-01-1Label Side A
6.13 000-01-2Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Argentina | Jupiter Records 9314First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Bolivia | Jupiter Records JRS - 028First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Colombia | Jupiter Records 586013First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1981 | Ecuador | Producciones Fermata 45-90058First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Ecuador | Fermata 45-90058-AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1981 | Germany | Jupiter Records 6.13 000 / Jupiter Records 6.13000 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | Jupiter Records 6.13219 ACFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Germany | Jupiter Records 6.13 000 / Jupiter Records 6.13000 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | Jupiter Records 6.13 000 / Jupiter Records 6.13000 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1981 | Japan | Jupiter Records VIPX-1568First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1981 | Japan | Jupiter Records VIPX-1568First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Peru | Mag 44477", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
12 vinyl pressings of Pistolero are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1981 and 1983.
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Germany, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and more. One of them is Jupiter Records 6.13 000.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6.13 000, 6.13219 AC, JRS - 028, 586013) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6, 13000-01-1/8 H1 B and 6, 13000-01-2/5 Manufactured in Germany A-B-III. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
