US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Flying Dutchman BDL1-1147
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BdL1 1147A 1 ɪ A3Side A stamped runout
BdL1 1147B 1 ɪ A1Side B stamped runout
Gato BarbieriEl Gato
Vinyl pressings
El Gato
by Gato Barbieri · 1975
10 pressings6 countriesFree JazzFusionLatin JazzJazz
El Gato was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 El Gato
4 pressings came out in 1975, 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.
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- RCA SF 8455
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1975- Label and catalog number
- Flying Dutchman BDL1-1147
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BDL1-1147 A² TXDSide A runout etched
BDL1-1147 B² TXDSide B runout etched
BDL1-1147-ASide A label
BDL1-1147-BSide B label
Japan
1975- Label and catalog number
- Flying Dutchman RVP-6022
- 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.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Canada | Flying Dutchman BDL1-1147First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | Flying Dutchman RVP-6022First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | UK | RCA SF 8455First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Flying Dutchman BDL1-1147First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Venezuela | RCA LPVS-1828LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Flying Dutchman AYL1-3817LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | RCA PL 13816LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | RCA PL 13816LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | RCA PL 13816LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Flying Dutchman BXL1-1147LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1El Gato12:45
- A2El Parana8:57
- B1Merceditas9:04
- B2Vidala Triste5:30
- B3Niños7:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of El Gato are there?
10 vinyl pressings of El Gato are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1975 and 1981.
When was El Gato first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Canada, Japan. One of them is Flying Dutchman BDL1-1147.
How do I tell if my copy of El Gato is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BDL1-1147, SF 8455, RVP-6022) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BdL1 1147A 1 ɪ A3 and BdL1 1147B 1 ɪ A1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is El Gato 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.
