Vinyl pressings
by Enrique Granados · 1977
Goyescas Volumes 1&2 / El Pelele was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
7 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
ZAL-15067-1W CC 2 BRunout side 1, stamped
ZAL-15068-5W UI 5 ERunout side 2, stamped
ZAL-15067-1W U II 2 DRunout side 1, variant 1
ZAL-15068-5W U II 5 ERunout side 2, variant 1
ZAL-15067-3YSide A, Stamped
ZAL-15068-3YSide B, Stamped
ZAL-15067-1WStamped runout side A variant 1
ZAL-15068-5WStamped runout side B variant 1
ZAL-15067-1W I 1Stamped runout side A variant 2
ZAL-15068-5W BU 1Stamped runout side B variant 2
6.42 397-01-1Label side A
6.42 397-01-2Label side B
ZAL-15067-1WStamped runout side A variant 1
ZAL-15068-5WStamped runout side B variant 1
ZAL-15067-1W I 1Stamped runout side A variant 2
ZAL-15068-5W BU 1Stamped runout side B variant 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Germany | Decca 6.42397 / Decca 6.42397 AWFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | London Records L15C-2208First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Decca SXL 6785 / Decca SXL.6785First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Spain | Decca SXL 6785 / Decca SXL.6785First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Switzerland | Decca 16.41456LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1977 | UK | Decca SXL 6785 / Decca SXL.6785First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | London Records CS 7009First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | London Records CS 7009 / London Records CS7009First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | London Records CS 7009 / London Records CS7009LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1978 | Italy | Decca SXL 6785LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Spain | Decca SXL 6785LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Brazil | London Records 31C 067 61679LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | UK | Decca SXL 6785LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | London Records CS 7009 / London Records CS7009LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Decca 411 958-1LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Hispavox SXHV 4179LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 6785LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
17 vinyl pressings of Goyescas Volumes 1&2 / El Pelele are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1977 and 1982.
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, US, Germany, Japan and more. One of them is Decca SXL 6785.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SXL 6785, CS 7009, 6.42397, L15C-2208) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-15067-1W CC 2 B and ZAL-15068-5W UI 5 E. 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.
