France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Zagora 6010 283
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ZAG 0106010283 A 1 POLIGRAM 1Runout side A
ZAG 010 6010283 B POLYGRAM 1Runout side B
Gibson BrothersLatin America
Vinyl pressings
Latin America
by Gibson Brothers · 1980
34 pressings14 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Latin America was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Latin America
31 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 12 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.
France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Zagora 6010 283
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Translab
- Runout / matrix
B ZAG 01 06010283 A POLYGRAM 1 Ʈ 6010283 ARunout side A
B ZAG 010 6010283 B POLYGRAM 1 A 1 Ʈ 6010283 BRunout side B
France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Phonogram 6863 151
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 12WIP 6659
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Island Records WIP 6659
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
WIP 6659 A-1U GRAEME - SOUND CLINIC 3 1Side A runout
WIP 6659 B-1U 2 1Side B runout
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Island Records WIP 6659
- Format
- 7", White Label
- Runout / matrix
WIP 6659 A-1USide A runout
LPFBSide B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 34 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s34 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | RCA Victor TDS 092First year12", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1980 | Australia | RCA Victor TDS-092First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Austria | Polydor 2040 293First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Belgium | Biram 2103 322First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Belgium | Biram 2141 313First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1980 | Belgium | Biram 2141 313First year12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1980 | Belgium | Biram 2103 322First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Belgium | Biram 2103 322First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Canada | Rio Records RIO 9First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1980 | France | Zagora 6010 283First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | France | Phonogram 6863 151First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | France | Zagora 6010 283First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Germany | Polydor 2040 293First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Germany | Polydor 2141 309First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1980 | Germany | Polydor 2040293 / Polydor 2040 293First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ALatin America3:48
- BLatin America (Part II)3:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Latin America are there?
34 vinyl pressings of Latin America are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1980 and 1981.
When was Latin America first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in France, UK, Australia, Austria and more. One of them is Zagora 6010 283.
How do I tell if my copy of Latin America is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6010 283, 6863 151, 12WIP 6659, WIP 6659) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAG 0106010283 A 1 POLIGRAM 1 and ZAG 010 6010283 B POLYGRAM 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Latin America 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.
