Philippines
1978- Label and catalog number
- Sunshine TSP 5245
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
Anak
by Freddie Aguilar · 1978
22 pressings6 countriesFolkFolkWorld& Country
Anak was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Anak
9 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Philippines
1978- Label and catalog number
- Sunshine TSP 5245
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Philippines
1978- Label and catalog number
- Sunshine TSP 5245
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Philippines
1978- Label and catalog number
- Sunshine TSP 5245
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Japan
September 21, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor MPF 1190
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MPF 1190ASide A
MPF 1190BSide B
Malaysia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2427 020
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2427 020 AStamped Side A
2427 020 BStamped Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Malaysia | Polydor 2427 020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Philippines | Sunshine TSP 5245First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Philippines | Sunshine TSP 5245First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Philippines | Sunshine TSP 5245First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Philippines | Sunshine TSP 5245First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Polydor 2427 020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | South Korea | RCA JRPL-3252First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | South Korea | High Stereo Light CHR 888LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| 1978 | Japan | Polydor MPF 1190First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Polydor MPF 1190First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | Malaysia | Songbirds BLP 6829LP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | South Korea | RCA Victor BMGRL 1031 / BMG BMGRL 1031LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Philippines | Sunshine TSP-5245LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Korea | High Stereo CH 888LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | South Korea | High Stereo Light K 5061LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | South Korea | Portrait DS 334LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | South Korea | Motown A 118LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | South Korea | High Stereo Light D.S. 334LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | South Korea | High Stereo LightLP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | South Korea | High Stereo LightLP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | South Korea | Not On Label DS 334 / Not On Label ES-334LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| ? | Taiwan | 震撼 SK-7011LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Anak
- A2Kasaysayan
- A3Buhay Nga Naman Ng Tao
- A4Pagibig
- A5Alaala
- B1Pulubi
- B2Katamaran
- B3Anak Ng Mahirap
- B4Ikaw Ba'y Pilipino
- B5Naglaho
- B6Anak (Reprise)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Anak are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Anak are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1978 and 2021.
When was Anak first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Philippines, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong and more. One of them is Sunshine TSP 5245.
How do I tell if my copy of Anak is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TSP 5245, MPF 1190, 2427 020, JRPL-3252) 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 Anak 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.