US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Flying Dutchman FD-10158Flying Dutchman FD10158
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold, Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
FD-101058 AR - 2A I B JSide A runout
FD 101058BR - 2 -I A2 ESide B runout
Gato BarbieriBolivia
Vinyl pressings
Bolivia
by Gato Barbieri · 1973
18 pressings5 countriesAfro-Cuban JazzBossa NovaFusionModal
Bolivia was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Bolivia
4 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 2 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.
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Flying Dutchman FD 10158
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold/RCA
- Runout / matrix
Fd - 10158 AR - 2A ISide 1, Variant 1, runout (stamped)
FD 10158BR - 2 I ARSide 2, Variant 1, runout (etched, AR stamped)
FD - 10158AR I A1Side 1, Variant 2, runout etched, A1 stamped)
FD 10158BR - 2 I A1Side 2, Variant 2, runout (etched, A1 stamped)
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Flying Dutchman FD-10158
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Gatefold
Japan
1973- Label and catalog number
- Flying Dutchman SR-3170
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Japan | Flying Dutchman SR-3170First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Flying Dutchman FD-10158 / Flying Dutchman FD10158First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Flying Dutchman FD-10158First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Flying Dutchman FD 10158First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | France | Philips 6499 736 / Flying Dutchman 6499 736LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Italy | Philips 6369 352 ALP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | France | Flying Dutchman FD-10158 / RCA FD-10158LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Flying Dutchman PG-70LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Flying Dutchman PG-70 (FD-10158)LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | Venezuela | RCA LPVS-1829LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | Flying Dutchman FD 10158 / RCA FD 10158LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1980 | France | Flying Dutchman FD 10158 / RCA FD 10158LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Flying Dutchman FD 10158 / RCA FD 10158LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Flying Dutchman FD 10158 / RCA FD 10158LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | RCA FD 10158 / Flying Dutchman FD 10158LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Flying Dutchman FD 10158 / RCA FD 10158LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Philips 9279 517LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Flying Dutchman BXL1-2830LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Merceditas9:07
- A2aEclypse
- A2bMichellina
- B1Bolivia7:46
- B2Niños7:15
- B3Vidala Triste5:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bolivia are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Bolivia are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1973 and 1980.
When was Bolivia first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, Japan. One of them is Flying Dutchman FD-10158.
How do I tell if my copy of Bolivia is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FD-10158, FD 10158, SR-3170) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FD-101058 AR - 2A I B J and FD 101058BR - 2 -I A2 E. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bolivia 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.
