Spain
1974- Label and catalog number
- Novola NOX-226
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Juan BauPenas
Vinyl pressings
Penas
by Juan Bau · 1974
11 pressings6 countriesBalladPop
Penas 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 Penas
5 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year. 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Novola NOX-226
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
NOX-226 A∆
NOX-226 B∆
Spain
1974- Label and catalog number
- Novola NOX-226
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
NOX - 226 AΔSide A
NOX - 226 BΔSide B
Spain
1974- Label and catalog number
- Novola NOX-226
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Spain
1974- Label and catalog number
- Novola NOX-226
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
NOX-226 AA-side runout stamped
NOX-226 BB-side runout stamped
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Spain | Novola NOX-226First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Spain | Novola NOX-226First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Spain | Novola NOX-226First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | Spain | Novola NOX-226First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Spain | Novola NOX-226First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Chile | Zafiro ZCHS-10047", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | Mexico | Musart MI 302217", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Argentina | Philips 00011987", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | RCA 31A-25337", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Panama | Zafiro NOX-2267", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Peru | RCA XRPBO 7607", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- APenas4:37
- BPodré Volver A Ti3:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Penas are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Penas are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1974 and 1978.
When was Penas first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Spain. One of them is Novola NOX-226.
How do I tell if my copy of Penas is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NOX-226) 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 Penas 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.