Spain
1981- Label and catalog number
- Ariola I-203823
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
203.823-I-A INISide A, runout hand etched
203.823-I-B INISide B, runout hand etched
Vinyl pressings
En Tránsito
by Joan Manuel Serrat · 1981
22 pressings15 countriesVocalBalladPopFolk
En Tránsito was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 En Tránsito
15 pressings came out in 1981, 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.
Spain
1981- Label and catalog number
- Ariola I-203823
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
1 | 203923 A⋄Stamped, side A
1 | 203923 B⋄Stamped, side B
Spain
1981- Label and catalog number
- Ariola I-203823
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
203.823 E-A INIA Side, handwritten
203.823 E-B INIB Side, handwritten
Spain
1981- Label and catalog number
- Ariola I-203 823Ariola I-203.823
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
1 | 203923 A⋄Stamped, side A
1 | 203923 B⋄Stamped, side B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Pronto PTS-1101
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
K 13330 COL PTS 1101 A FWCSRun Out Stamped Side A
K 13331 COL PTS 1101 B FWCSRun Out Stamped Side B
Argentina
1981- Label and catalog number
- Ariola SUP-80.165
- 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 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Argentina | Ariola SUP-80.165First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Bolivia | Ariola AL S-1015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Brazil | Epic 144793First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Chile | Ariola ARLP 20015First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Colombia | Ariola 18013100166First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Cuba | Areito I-203.823First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Panama | Ariola ALP-83First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Peru | Ariola I-203823First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Spain | Ariola I-203823First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Spain | Ariola I-203823First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Spain | Ariola I-203823First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Spain | Ariola I-203 823 / Ariola I-203.823First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | US | Pronto PTS-1101First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Uruguay | Renew Variety Records 3041First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Venezuela | Ariola LPAS-6097First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Sony Music 19075873151LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Venezuela | Ariola AR-7097LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1A Quien Corresponda5:31
- A2A Usted3:10
- A3Porque La Quería3:34
- A4Una De Piratas6:07
- B1Las Malas Compañías3:42
- B2Esos Locos Bajitos4:10
- B3Uno De Mi Calle Me Ha Dicho Que Tiene Un Amigo Que Dice Conocer Un Tipo Que Un Día Fue Feliz3:49
- B4No Hago Otra Cosa Que Pensar En Ti3:16
- B5Hoy Puede Ser Un Gran Día2:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of En Tránsito are there?
22 vinyl pressings of En Tránsito are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1981 and 2020.
When was En Tránsito first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Spain, US, Argentina, Bolivia and more. One of them is Ariola I-203823.
How do I tell if my copy of En Tránsito is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use I-203823, I-203 823, PTS-1101, SUP-80.165) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 203.823-I-A INI and 203.823-I-B INI. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is En Tránsito 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.
