Spain
1988- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 5C 209322BMG Ariola España 5C 209322
- Format
- LP, Album · DMM Direct Metal Mastering Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
209 322 - A 5N3 - DMRunout, side A, etched
209322 - B - 4N3 DMRunout, side B, etched
Vinyl pressings
El Hombre Del Traje Gris
by Joaquín Sabina · 1988
16 pressings7 countriesVocalPop
El Hombre Del Traje Gris 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 El Hombre Del Traje Gris
7 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 3 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 5C 209322BMG Ariola España 5C 209322
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
209.322-A 6N³-DM.Runout Side 1, etched
209322-B-4N³ DMRunout Side 2, etched
Spain
1988- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 5C 209322BMG Ariola España 5C 209322
- Format
- LP, Album · DMM Direct Metal Mastering
Spain
1988- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 5C 209322BMG Ariola España 5C 209322
- Format
- LP, Album · DMM Direct Metal Mastering
- Runout / matrix
209 322 - A 5N3 - DMSide 1, etched
209322 - B - 4N3 DMSide 2, etched
Mexico
1988- Label and catalog number
- Ariola LAP 003
- Format
- LP, Album
Mexico
1988- Label and catalog number
- Ariola LAP-003
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Translucent
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Argentina | Ariola TLP-60296First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Mexico | Ariola LAP 003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Mexico | Ariola LAP-003First yearLP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1988 | Spain | Ariola 5C 209322 / BMG Ariola España 5C 209322First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Spain | Ariola 5C 209322 / BMG Ariola España 5C 209322First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Spain | Ariola 5C 209322 / BMG Ariola España 5C 209322First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Spain | Ariola 5C 209322 / BMG Ariola España 5C 209322First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Colombia | Ariola 18(0131)00348LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Costa Rica | Ariola 1003000 / BMG Ariola España 1003000LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Ecuador | Ariola 929-1078LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Mexico | Ariola Eurodisc S.A. LAP 003LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1989 | Venezuela | Ariola ARIOLA 7286LP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Argentina | Sony Music Commercial Music Group 889854742812LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 2017 | Spain | Sony Music 88985474281LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2019 | Spain | Ariola 19075930261 / Legacy 19075930261LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Spain | BMG Ariola España 5C 209322LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Eva Tomando El Sol5:47
- A2Besos En La Frente5:11
- A3¿Quien Me Ha Robado El Mes De Abril?4:57
- A4Una De Romanos4:49
- B1Nacidos Para Perder3:48
- B2Peligro De Incendio3:36
- B3¡Al Ladron, Al Ladron!5:44
- B4Los Perros Del Amanecer4:14
- B5Rap Del Optimista4:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of El Hombre Del Traje Gris are there?
16 vinyl pressings of El Hombre Del Traje Gris are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1988 and 2019.
When was El Hombre Del Traje Gris first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Spain, Mexico, Argentina. One of them is Ariola 5C 209322.
How do I tell if my copy of El Hombre Del Traje Gris is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5C 209322, LAP 003, LAP-003, TLP-60296) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 209 322 - A 5N3 - DM and 209322 - B - 4N3 DM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is El Hombre Del Traje Gris 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.
