Mexico
1978- Label and catalog number
- Ariola LAN-077
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Juan GabrielEspectacular
Vinyl pressings
Espectacular
by Juan Gabriel · 1978
10 pressings7 countriesBalladDiscoLatin PopLatin
Espectacular was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Espectacular
6 pressings came out in 1978, 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Pronto PTS 1036
- Format
- LP, Album
Ecuador
April 1978- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 820063
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
820063A 24IV78CCCSide A, Etched
820063B 24IV78CCCSide B, Etched
Argentina
1978- Label and catalog number
- MICSA 1466-SE-980
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Guatemala
1978- Label and catalog number
- Ariola
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
Venezuela
1978- Label and catalog number
- Ariola LPAS-7028
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Argentina | MICSA 1466-SE-980First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Colombia | Ariola 18(0231)00039LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | Guatemala | AriolaFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Mexico | Ariola LAN-077First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Pronto PTS 1036First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Venezuela | Ariola LPAS-7028First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Ecuador | Ariola 820063First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Ecuador | Ariola 820063LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | Mexico | Ariola LAN-077LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Mexico | Ariola LAN-077LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1¿Dónde Estás Vida Mia?3:12
- A2Es Mejor Decir Adios2:26
- A3Yo Sé Que Está En Tu Corazón3:02
- A4MI Fracaso2:40
- A5No Me Importará Tu Olvido4:13
- B1Aunque Te Enamores3:32
- B2Dame, Dame3:05
- B3Canción Para No Olvidar3:00
- B4Cuando Escuches Mi Canción2:56
- B5Adios Amor, Te Vas4:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Espectacular are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Espectacular are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1978 and 1985.
When was Espectacular first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Mexico, US, Ecuador, Argentina and more. One of them is Ariola LAN-077.
How do I tell if my copy of Espectacular is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LAN-077, PTS 1036, 820063, 1466-SE-980) 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 Espectacular 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.