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Sombras

by Javier Solís · 1965

31 pressings7 countriesBoleroMariachiRancheraLatin

Sombras was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Sombras

9 pressings came out in 1965, 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.

US

1965
Label and catalog number
Caytronics CYS-1049
Format
LP, Album, Stereo
Runout / matrix

XSM119957-1AStamped, Side A Runout

XSM119958-1AStamped, Side B Runout

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US

1965
Label and catalog number
Caytronics CYS-1049
Format
LP, Album, Stereo · Customatrix
Runout / matrix

o XSM119957-1B 2 B1Runout, side A

o XSM119958-1B 2 A7Runout, side B

XSM 119957Label, side A

XSM 119958Label, side B

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Costa Rica

1965
Label and catalog number
CBS DCS 397
Format
LP, Album, Mono
Runout / matrix

01-05-3510on label

01-05-3511on label

CBS-397-A

CBS-397-B

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Mexico

1965
Label and catalog number
CBS DCA 397CBS DCA-397
Format
LP, Album, Mono
Runout / matrix

01-05-3510-1IEtched side A, Variant 1

01-05-3511-1FEtched side B, Variant 1

01-05-3510-1BEtched side A, Variant 2

01-05-3511-1BEtched side B, Variant 2

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Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 31 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1960s10 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1965ColombiaCBS DCA 669First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1965Costa RicaCBS DCS 397First yearLP, Album, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Mono · Mono
1965MexicoCBS DCA 397 / CBS DCA-397First yearLP, Album, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Mono · Mono
1965MexicoCBS DCS 397First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1965MexicoCBS DCA 397First yearLP, Mono · MonoLP, Mono · Mono
1965MexicoCBS DCS 397First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1965MexicoCBS DCS 397First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1965USCaytronics CYS-1049First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1965USCaytronics CYS-1049First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1966EcuadorCBS Columbia 331-0039LP, AlbumLP, Album
1970s6 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1970SpainCBS S-64221LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1971ChileCBS LPC-37030LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono
1971ChileCBS 15026LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1972Costa RicaCBS 1000397LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1973MexicoCBS DCS-397LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
1977EcuadorCBS LP-12-13187LP, Album, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Mono · Mono
1980s2 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1980USDiscos CBS International DML20362LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
1984SpainCBS CBS 32559LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
Year unknown13 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?ChileCBS DCA-397LP, Mono · MonoLP, Mono · Mono
?ColombiaCBS 14669LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?ColombiaCBS 1-4669LPLP
?ColombiaCBS 14669LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
?ColombiaCBS 14669LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
?Costa RicaCBS DCS 397LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
?Costa RicaCBS DCS 397LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
?Costa RicaCBS DCS 397LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
?Costa RicaCBS DCS 397LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
?Costa RicaCBS DCS 397LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
?EcuadorColumbia EX 5150LP, Album, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Mono · Mono
?SpainCBS S-64221LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
?USColumbia EX 5150 / Columbia XLP 111027LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono

Tracklist

  1. A1Sombras
  2. A2Cada Vez = Ogni Volta
  3. A3En Mi Viejo San Juan
  4. A4Si Dios Me Quita La Vida
  5. A5He Sabido Que Te Amaba = Ho Capito Che Ti Amo
  6. A6Renunciacion
  7. B1Cuando Calienta El Sol
  8. B2Retirada
  9. B3Moliendo Cafe
  10. B4Que Va!
  11. B5Tu Voz
  12. B6Amaneci En Tus Brazos

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Sombras are there?

31 vinyl pressings of Sombras are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1965 and 1984.

When was Sombras first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1965, in Colombia, US, Costa Rica, Mexico. One of them is CBS DCA 669.

How do I tell if my copy of Sombras is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DCA 669, CYS-1049, DCS 397, DCA 397) 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 Sombras 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.

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