Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- UK Records 2012 008
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2012 008 S1 320
2012 008 S2 320
Jonathan KingPaloma Blanca
Vinyl pressings
Paloma Blanca
by Jonathan King · 1975
19 pressings14 countriesPop RockDiscoElectronicRock
Paloma Blanca was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Paloma Blanca
17 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 13 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.
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- UK Records UK 105UK Records 2012 008
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
UK 105 A//1▽420 05 11 12Stamped runout, side A
UK 105 B//1▽420 05 11 14Stamped runout, side B
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- UK Records UK 105UK Records 2012 008
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2012 008 S1 320A-side runout etched
2012 008 S2 320B-side runout etched
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- UK Records UK 105UK Records 2012 008
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Large Hole
- Runout / matrix
UK 105 A//1▽420 05 11 1Stamped runout, side A
UK 105 B//1▽420 04 11 4Stamped runout, side B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Big Tree Records BT 16046
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · SP
- Runout / matrix
ST-BT-31237 SPstereo label
BT-31237 SPmono label
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Big Tree Records BT 16046
- Format
- 7", Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ST-BT-31237-PLStereo Side Label
BT-31237-PLMono Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | UK Records 2012 008First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Brazil | UK Records 2012.008First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Canada | Big Tree Records BTS 16046First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | UK Records 2012 008First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Germany | UK Records 2012 008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Greece | UK Records 2012008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Greece | International Polydor Production 2012008First year7", 45 RPM, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint |
| 1975 | Ireland | UK Records UK 105First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Italy | UK Records 2012 008First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | Jamaica | UK Records UK 105First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Philippines | Polydor PRO-3442First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Portugal | UK Records 2012.008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | UK Records UK 105 / UK Records 2012 008First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | UK Records UK 105 / UK Records 2012 008First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | UK Records UK 105 / UK Records 2012 008First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Big Tree Records BT 160467", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AUna Paloma Blanca (White Dove)3:07
- BIn Praise Of U.K.1:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Paloma Blanca are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Paloma Blanca are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was Paloma Blanca first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is UK Records 2012 008.
How do I tell if my copy of Paloma Blanca is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2012 008, UK 105, BT 16046, 2012.008) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2012 008 S1 320 and 2012 008 S2 320. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Paloma Blanca 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.
