US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Midsong International BKL1-2292
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BKL1-2292-ASide A Label
BKL1-2292-BSide B Label
Love Childs Afro Cuban Blues BandSpanDisco
Vinyl pressings
SpanDisco
by Love Childs Afro Cuban Blues Band · 1977
12 pressings10 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
SpanDisco was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 SpanDisco
9 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor BKL1-2292
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BKL1-2292-A B1^Side A Label
BKL1-2292-B B1^Side B Label
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Midsong International CYL1-2292RCA Victor CYL1-2292
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TXD CYL1-2292-ASide A run-out area
TXD CYL1-2292-BSide B run-out area
CYL1-2292-ASide A label
CYL1-2292-BSide B label
Colombia
1977- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 05(6431)01468
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- RCA KL-12292
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BKL 1 2292 A
BKL 1 2292 B
Greece
1977- Label and catalog number
- Midsong International BKL1 2292
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
RCLP 20086-ASide A Label
RCLP 20086-BSide B Label
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.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | RCA Victor BKL1-2292First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Midsong International CYL1-2292 / RCA Victor CYL1-2292First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Colombia | RCA Victor 05(6431)01468First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | RCA KL-12292First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Greece | Midsong International BKL1 2292First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Mexico | RCA Victor MILS-4294First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Polydor 2310 640First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | South Africa | Rca Victor BKL1-2292First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Midsong International BKL1-2292First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | RCA MD. 1506LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Spain | Midsong International 2-47.005LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Spain | RCA FL-12292LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1SpanDisco5:44
- A2Que Rico Vacilon5:06
- A3SpanDisco Band6:37
- B1Oye Como Va5:52
- B2The Speak Up Mambo6:45
- B3Medley: Spanish Harlem / Dancin' To SpanDisco5:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of SpanDisco are there?
12 vinyl pressings of SpanDisco are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was SpanDisco first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, Australia, Canada, Colombia and more. One of them is Midsong International BKL1-2292.
How do I tell if my copy of SpanDisco is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BKL1-2292, CYL1-2292, 05(6431)01468, KL-12292) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BKL1-2292-A and BKL1-2292-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is SpanDisco 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.
