Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 3151 130
- Format
- LP
James LastBiscaya
Vinyl pressings
Biscaya
by James Last · 1982
12 pressings7 countriesEasy ListeningPop
Biscaya was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Biscaya
9 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2372130
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2372 130 S 1 320 3 DRunout side A, stamped
2372 130 S 2 320 Z 1 1̶K̶ 3Runout side B, stamped
Greece
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2372130
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Israel
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2372130
- Format
- LP, Album
Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2372 130Polydor 2372130
- Format
- LP, Album
Netherlands
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2372130
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2372 130 1Y 1 ℗ 1982 670 112 06Runout variant 1, side A
2372 130 2Y 1 ℗ 1982 670 114 06Runout variant 1, side B
2372 130 1Y 1 ℗ 1982 670 113 06Runout variant 2, side A
2372 130 2Y 1 ℗ 1982 670 11o 06Runout variant 2, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Germany | Polydor 3151 130First yearLP | LP |
| 1982 | Germany | Polydor 2372130First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Greece | Polydor 2372130First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Greece | Polydor 2372130LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1982 | Israel | Polydor 2372130First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Italy | Polydor 2372 130 / Polydor 2372130First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Polydor 2372130First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Polydor 2372130First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | South Africa | Polydor POLY 5600First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | South Africa | Polydor POLY 5600First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Yugoslavia | Polydor 2372130 / PGP RTB 2222043LP | LP |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Yugoslavia | Polydor 2372130 / PGP RTB 2222043LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Biscaya4:02
- A2Beachrunner3:05
- A3Diving (Die Unterwasserwelt)3:45
- A4Rain And Sun3:45
- A5The Morning After3:26
- A6Shore Life3:37
- B1Abends Im Schilf4:10
- B2Verlorener Sommer4:57
- B3The Calm Before The Storm4:12
- B4Weekend-Törn3:44
- B5Empty Glasses4:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Biscaya are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Biscaya are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1982 and 1984.
When was Biscaya first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy and more. One of them is Polydor 3151 130.
How do I tell if my copy of Biscaya is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3151 130, 2372130, 2372 130, POLY 5600) 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 Biscaya 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.
