US
1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-5209
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Under A Spanish Moon
by Herb Alpert · 1988
17 pressings14 countriesLatin JazzJazz
Under A Spanish Moon was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Under A Spanish Moon
16 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 14 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 395 209-1
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMA 5209
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AMA 5209 A-1U-1-1
AMA 5209 B-1U-1-1
Argentina
1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 395 209-1PolyGram 29152
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records L 38942A&M Records L38942
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DMX 70289 Ⓡ2ASide A runout, etched
DMX 70290 Ⓡ2ASide B runout, etched
SMX-70289Side A label
SMX-70290Side B label
Brazil
1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 395209-1
- 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 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Argentina | A&M Records 395 209-1 / PolyGram 29152First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Australia | A&M Records L 38942 / A&M Records L38942First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Brazil | A&M Records 395209-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Canada | A&M Records SP-5209First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Ecuador | A&M Records LP-88051First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | A&M Records 395 209-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Greece | A&M Records 395 209-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Greece | A&M Records 395 209-1 / Polygram 395 209-1First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1988 | Mexico | A&M Records LPR 73056First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | South Africa | A&M Records AMLH 65209First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Spain | A&M Records 395 209-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | UK | A&M Records AMA 5209First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | US | A&M Records SP-5209First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | US | A&M Records 395 209-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | US | A&M Records SP-5209LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1Fragile2:59
- A2Under A Spanish Moon10:27
- A3Ancient Source4:48
- B1I Need You4:09
- B2My Song3:56
- B3Zamba (Para La Nina Yolanda)4:37
- B4Hidden Angel3:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Under A Spanish Moon are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Under A Spanish Moon are listed here, from 14 countries.
When was Under A Spanish Moon first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is A&M Records SP-5209.
How do I tell if my copy of Under A Spanish Moon is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-5209, 395 209-1, AMA 5209, L 38942) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Under A Spanish Moon 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.
