Mexico
August 4, 1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor MKSJ-8007
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MKSJ-8007-A
MKSJ-8007-B
Juan GabrielEl Alma Joven...
Vinyl pressings
El Alma Joven...
by Juan Gabriel · 1971
10 pressings7 countriesBalladLatin PopLatinPop
El Alma Joven... was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Alma Joven...
4 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Colombia
1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPS 53-1102
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
El Salvador
1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor MKSJ-8007
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Panama
1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor MKSJ-8007
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Colombia | RCA Victor LPS 53-1102First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | El Salvador | RCA Victor MKSJ-8007First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Mexico | RCA Victor MKSJ - 8007LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | Panama | RCA Victor MKSJ-8007First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Mexico | RCA Victor MKSJ-8007First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Arcano Records DKL1-3008LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | RCA Victor MKS-3023LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | RCA RCA-5203LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Mexico | RCA Victor MKS-2075LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Venezuela | RCA Victor LPV - 1263LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1No Tengo Dinero
- A2Tres Claveles Y Un Rosal
- A3Me He Quedado Solo
- A4La Mas Querida
- A5Lily
- B1En El Mundo Ya No Hay Paz
- B2El Pueblo De Mi Tristeza
- B3Por Las Mañanas
- B4Como Amigos
- B5Voy A Comprobarte
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of El Alma Joven... are there?
10 vinyl pressings of El Alma Joven... are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1971 and 1976.
When was El Alma Joven... first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Mexico, Colombia, El Salvador, Panama. One of them is RCA Victor MKSJ-8007, released August 4, 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of El Alma Joven... is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MKSJ-8007, LPS 53-1102) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MKSJ-8007-A and MKSJ-8007-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is El Alma Joven... 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.