Mexico
1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 76-3080
- Format
- Single, 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
M-108953Side A
M-108954Side B
José JoséEl Triste
Vinyl pressings
El Triste
by José José · 1970
11 pressings8 countriesBalladLatinPop
El Triste was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Triste
3 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
Japan
1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA SS-2152
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Spain
1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 3-10525
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Japan | RCA SS-2152First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Mexico | RCA Victor 76-3080First yearSingle, 7", 45 RPM | Single, 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Spain | RCA Victor 3-10525First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | RCA Victor 51-51318Single, 7", 45 RPM | Single, 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | El Salvador | RCA Victor 76-3080Single, 7", 45 RPM | Single, 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | El Salvador | RCA Victor 76-3080Single, 7", 45 RPM | Single, 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | El Salvador | RCA Victor 76-30807", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Peru | RCA Victor 85-1215 / RCA Victor 76-30807", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | RCA Victor 76-30807", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Arcano Records DKA 1-80057", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Venezuela | RCA Victor 45-109 / RCA Victor 76.30807", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A1El Triste
- B1Dos
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of El Triste are there?
11 vinyl pressings of El Triste are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was El Triste first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Mexico, Japan, Spain. One of them is RCA Victor 76-3080.
How do I tell if my copy of El Triste is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 76-3080, SS-2152, 3-10525) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M-108953 and M-108954. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is El Triste 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.
