Mexico
September 19, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Melody MITV-121Melody Internacional MITV-121
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MITV-121-A-Hermilo Mº I- Townhouse LondonRunout side A
MITV-121-B-Hermilo Mº I- Townhouse LondonRunout side B
FlansLuz Y Sombra
Vinyl pressings
Luz Y Sombra
by Flans · 1987
10 pressings7 countriesEuropopSynth-popPop
Luz Y Sombra was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Luz Y Sombra
4 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Guatemala
1987- Label and catalog number
- Melody Internacional MITV-121
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Insert
Panama
1987- Label and catalog number
- Melody Internacional MITV-121
- Format
- LP, Album · Insert
- Runout / matrix
MITV-121-A-Hermito Mº I- Townhouse London
MITV-121-B-Hermito Mº I- Townhouse London
Venezuela
1987- Label and catalog number
- Sono-Rodven 80075
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Guatemala | Melody Internacional MITV-121First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Panama | Melody Internacional MITV-121First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Venezuela | Sono-Rodven 80075First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Mexico | Melody MITV-121 / Melody Internacional MITV-121First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Bolivia | Melody MX/MML-66-14LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Colombia | CBS 142142LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Ecuador | Melody 924-0114LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Ecuador | Melody 924-0114LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Mexico | Melody Internacional MITV-121LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | Mexico | Melody Internacional MITV-121LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Cara O Cruz4:23
- A2Corre, Corre3:14
- A3No Me Olvides5:17
- A4Sin Ti4:02
- A5Fisico3:56
- B1Me He Enamorado De Un Fan4:13
- B2No Me Quiero Casar3:27
- B3Las Mil Y Una Noches4:38
- B4Luz Y Sombra3:30
- B5Dame Tiempo4:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Luz Y Sombra are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Luz Y Sombra are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1987 and 1989.
When was Luz Y Sombra first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Mexico, Guatemala, Panama, Venezuela. One of them is Melody MITV-121, released September 19, 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of Luz Y Sombra is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MITV-121, 80075) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MITV-121-A-Hermilo Mº I- Townhouse London and MITV-121-B-Hermilo Mº I- Townhouse London. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Luz Y Sombra 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.
