Spain
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 462880 1
- Format
- LP, Album
José Luis PeralesLa Espera
Vinyl pressings
La Espera
by José Luis Perales · 1988
12 pressings9 countriesBalladPop
La Espera 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 La Espera
11 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 9 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
- CBS CBS 462880 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
462880-1-A◇Runout side A
462880-1-B◇Runout side B
Spain
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 462880 1 (SE)
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS Discos International DIL-80022
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LPXTR DI-80022A-G1A D G1
Bolivia
September 16, 1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS SLP 20538Discos CBS SLP 20538
- Format
- LP, Album
Argentina
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS 120.027
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Argentina | CBS 120.027First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Brazil | CBS 462880 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Colombia | CBS 142191First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Costa Rica | CBS 1101071First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Mexico | Columbia KLS-462880First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Spain | CBS CBS 462880 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Spain | CBS CBS 462880 1 (SE)First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Spain | CBS CBS 462880 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | CBS Discos International DIL-80022First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Venezuela | CBS DCS-1253First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Bolivia | CBS SLP 20538 / Discos CBS SLP 20538First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Spain | CBS CBS 42-485214-10LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1La Espera4:58
- A2Compro4:09
- A3Y Sigo Enamorado4:36
- A4Un Minuto De Amor3:51
- A5Navidad4:02
- B1Amarte Así4:10
- B2El Loco3:35
- B3Tú Me Pareces3:32
- B4No Hay Preguntas3:16
- B5Es El Amor Que Llega3:19
- B6No Se Puede Tocar3:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Espera are there?
12 vinyl pressings of La Espera are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1988 and 1996.
When was La Espera first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Spain, US, Bolivia, Argentina and more. One of them is CBS CBS 462880 1.
How do I tell if my copy of La Espera is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS 462880 1, CBS 462880 1 (SE), DIL-80022, SLP 20538) 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 La Espera 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.
