Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 815 585-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
8155851 1 520 10983Side 1
8155851 2 520Side 2
Gato BarbieriApasionado
Vinyl pressings
Apasionado
by Gato Barbieri · 1983
11 pressings10 countriesJazzLatinFunk / Soul
Apasionado was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Apasionado
6 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
Argentina
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 815 585-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 815 585-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 28MJ 3360
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
(Side A) 28MJ-3360A
(Side B) 28MJ-3360B
Portugal
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 815 585-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Venezuela
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 30.472-LPolydor 30472
- 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 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Argentina | Polydor 815 585-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Brazil | Polydor 815 585-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Italy | Polydor 815 585-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Japan | Polydor 28MJ 3360First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Portugal | Polydor 815 585-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Venezuela | Polydor 30.472-L / Polydor 30472First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | France | Polydor 815 585-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Doctor Jazz FW 40183LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Doctor Jazz FW 40183LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | Doctor Jazz ASLP 814LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Mexico | Real LPR-2026LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Latin Lovers6:35
- A2Que Pasa6:59
- A3Last Tango In Paris6:28
- B1Terra Me Siente4:30
- B2Angel6:39
- B3Tiempo Buono4:02
- B4Habanera5:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Apasionado are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Apasionado are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1983 and 1986.
When was Apasionado first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Italy, Argentina, Brazil, Japan and more. One of them is Polydor 815 585-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Apasionado is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 815 585-1, 28MJ 3360, 30.472-L) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8155851 1 520 10983 and 8155851 2 520. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Apasionado 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.
