Spain
1987- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 5C 208409
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Hotel, Dulce Hotel
by Joaquín Sabina · 1987
23 pressings8 countriesPop
Hotel, Dulce Hotel was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Hotel, Dulce Hotel
7 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
Spain
1987- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 5C 208.409Ariola 5C 208.409
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
208.409-A-6N³ DMIA Side, hand etched
5C-208.409-B-4N³ DMIB SIde, hand etched
5C-208.409-B-4N³ DMIMatrix variant
Spain
1987- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 5C 208409
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
5C-208409-A 2N³-DMRunout side A, Variant 1
5C-208409-B 3N³-DMRunout side B, Variant 1
5C-208409-A 2N³-DMRunout side A, etched, Variant 2
5C-208409-B 2N³-DMRunout side B, etched, Variant 2
Spain
1987- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 5C 208.409Ariola 5C 208409
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
5C-208.409-A2N³-DM.Runout side A, etched
5C-208.409-B2N³-DM.Runout side B, etched
Guatemala
1987- Label and catalog number
- Ariola
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Mexico
1987- Label and catalog number
- Ariola LAE 727
- 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 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Guatemala | AriolaFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Mexico | Ariola LAE 727First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Spain | Ariola 5C 208409First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Spain | Ariola 5C 208.409 / Ariola 5C 208409LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1987 | Spain | Ariola 5C 208.409 / Ariola 5C 208.409First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Spain | Ariola 5C 208409First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Spain | Ariola 5C 208.409 / Ariola 5C 208409First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Spain | Ariola 5C 208409LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1987 | Spain | Ariola 5C 208.409 / Ariola 5C 208409LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1987 | Spain | Ariola 5C 208.409 / Ariola 5C 208409LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1987 | Venezuela | Ariola ARIOLA 7263First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Argentina | Ariola TLP-80032LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Argentina | Ariola TLP-80032LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Colombia | Ariola 18 0131 00334LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Ecuador | Ariola 929-1073LP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Spain | Sony Music 88985474271LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2018 | Spain | Ariola 19075813861 / Sony Music 19075813861LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Spain | Ariola 5C 208.409 / Ariola 5C 208409LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Spain | Ariola 5C 208.409 / Ariola 5C 208409LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Spain | Ariola Eurodisc S.A. 5C 208409LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Así Estoy Yo Sin Ti5:06
- A2Pacto Entre Caballeros4:04
- A3Que Se Llama Soledad4:58
- A4Besos De Judas4:05
- B1Oiga Doctor3:20
- B2Amores Eternos3:55
- B3Mónica4:02
- B4Cuernos3:56
- B5Hotel, Dulce Hotel4:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hotel, Dulce Hotel are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Hotel, Dulce Hotel are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1987 and 2018.
When was Hotel, Dulce Hotel first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Spain, Guatemala, Mexico, Venezuela. One of them is Ariola 5C 208409.
How do I tell if my copy of Hotel, Dulce Hotel is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5C 208409, 5C 208.409, LAE 727, ARIOLA 7263) 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 Hotel, Dulce Hotel 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.
