US
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PB-10145
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
PB 10145-A-3S [artisan logo] I A3A-Side Runout Etching
PB 10145-B-3S [artisan logo] I A1B-Side Runout Etching
PB-10145-AA-side label
PB-10145-BB-side label
José FelicianoHard Times In El Barrio
Vinyl pressings
Hard Times In El Barrio
by José Feliciano · 1974
12 pressings8 countriesThemeFunkLatinFunk / Soul
Hard Times In El Barrio was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Hard Times In El Barrio
10 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 6 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PB-10145
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Orange label
- Runout / matrix
PB-10145-AA-side label
PB-10145-BB-side label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB-10145
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA JB-10145
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PB-10145-AA-side label
PB-10145-BB-side label
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA RCA 2551
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4-prong
- Runout / matrix
RCA 2551-A-1EHand etched runout side A
RCA 2551-B-1EHand etched runout side B
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 2551RCA Victor PB 10145
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | El Salvador | RCA PB 10145First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | RCA Victor PB 10145First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | New Zealand | RCA Victor PB 10145First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Panama | RCA Victor PB-10145First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 2551 / RCA Victor PB 10145First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | UK | RCA RCA 2551First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | RCA Victor PB-10145First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | US | RCA JB-10145First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | RCA Victor PB-10145First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | US | RCA PB-10145First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | RCA SS-24437" | 7" |
| 1977 | Brazil | RCA Victor 101.40587" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AHard Times In El Barrio (Closing Theme From "Chico And The Man")3:01
- BChico And The Man (Main Theme)2:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hard Times In El Barrio are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Hard Times In El Barrio are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1974 and 1977.
When was Hard Times In El Barrio first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, El Salvador, New Zealand and more. One of them is RCA Victor PB-10145.
How do I tell if my copy of Hard Times In El Barrio is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PB-10145, JB-10145, RCA 2551, PB 10145) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PB 10145-A-3S [artisan logo] I A3 and PB 10145-B-3S [artisan logo] I A1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hard Times In El Barrio 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.
