US
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4710
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SP4710 5157-T3/T1Side A Etching
A&M SP-5158-EX-P1Side B Etching
CSide A Stamped
Gato BarbieriTropico
Vinyl pressings
Tropico
by Gato Barbieri · 1978
32 pressings13 countriesLatin JazzJazz-FunkDiscoJazz
Tropico 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 Tropico
23 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 10 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4710
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4710
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SP - 5157 -M1 MR -23508 (2) then backwards and upside down SP 4710 5157 M1Side A, etched
SP - 5158 -M 1 MR -23508-X (1) then backwards and upside down SP 4710 5158 - M1Side B, etched
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 4710
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Terre Haute
- Runout / matrix
SP-4710 5157 T1 TEtched
SP-4710 5158 T2 TEtched
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4710
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SP4710 5157-P3A-side runout, etched
A&MSP 5158-Ex • P1B-side runout, etched
SP-5157A-side label
SP-5158B-side label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4710
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SP4710 5157-T1 T . ΛA-side runout
SP4710 5158-T3 T . ΛB-side runout
SP-5157A-side label
SP-5158B-side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 32 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s30 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Unknown | A&M Records SP 4710First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Argentina | A&M Records 8578First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Australia | A&M Records L36704First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Brazil | A&M Records 31C 064 61599First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4710First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4710First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4710First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Europe | A&M Records AMLH 64710First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Europe | A&M Records AMLH 64710First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | A&M Records GP 2092First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | A&M Records AMP 7037First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | Japan | A&M Records AMP 7037First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Mexico | A&M Records SLAM-115 / A&M Records 33C 062-61599First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Portugal | A&M Records PPSP 4710First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | South America | A&M Records Am-5174LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | A&M Records R120549 / A&M Records SP-4710LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| ? | US | A&M Records SP-4710LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Poinciana (Song Of The Tree)7:48
- A2Latin Lady8:25
- A3Odara7:30
- B1She Is Michelle6:13
- B2Where Is The Love4:53
- B3Evil Eyes4:15
- B4Bolero7:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tropico are there?
32 vinyl pressings of Tropico are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Tropico first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is A&M Records SP-4710.
How do I tell if my copy of Tropico is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-4710, SP 4710, AMLH 64710, 8578) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SP4710 5157-T3/T1 and A&M SP-5158-EX-P1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tropico 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.
