Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBSA 7283CBS A 7283
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Julio IglesiasAmerica
Vinyl pressings
America
by Julio Iglesias · 1986
12 pressings11 countriesVocalPop
America was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 America
11 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 10 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-06173
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallyStamped and Etched, Both Sides
ZSS-173723 G1A side
ZSS-173724 1D G1B side
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-06173
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-06173
- Format
- 7", Single
Costa Rica
1986- Label and catalog number
- CBS 7013128
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Japan
1986- Label and catalog number
- Epic International 07·5P-429
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Canada | Columbia 38-06173First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Costa Rica | CBS 7013128First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | CBS CBSA 7283 / CBS A 7283First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Japan | Epic International 07·5P-429First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Netherlands | CBS CBSA 12.7283First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Peru | CBS CSR 1408First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Portugal | CBS A 7283First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | South Africa | CBS SSC 5969First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | US | Columbia 38-06173First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | Columbia 38-06173First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Venezuela | CBS MS 4060First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Brazil | CBS 51.18012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AAmerica4:29
- BToo Many Women4:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of America are there?
12 vinyl pressings of America are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was America first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Europe, US, Canada, Costa Rica and more. One of them is CBS CBSA 7283.
How do I tell if my copy of America is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBSA 7283, 38-06173, 7013128, 07·5P-429) 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 America 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.
