UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- EMI 12 EMI5132
- Format
- 12"
MañanaAmor
Vinyl pressings
Amor
by Mañana · 1981
11 pressings6 countriesDiscoLatinPop
Amor was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Amor
8 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 5 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.
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 5132
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
EMI 5132 A-1U G ARUN 1Runout side-A
EMI 5132 B-1U G 1Runout side-B
EMI 5132ALabel side-A
EMI 5132BLabel side-B
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 5132
- Format
- 12", White Label
Colombia
1981- Label and catalog number
- EMI 446-1092
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · yellow transparent
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- EMI 1C 006-07 456
- Format
- 7", Single
Mexico
1981- Label and catalog number
- EMI 8559Z
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Colombia | EMI 446-1092First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1981 | Germany | EMI 1C 006-07 456First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1981 | Germany | Not On Label 07 4567", Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1981 | Mexico | EMI 8559ZFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1981 | UK | EMI 12 EMI5132First year12" | 12" |
| 1981 | UK | EMI EMI 5132First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1981 | UK | EMI EMI 5132First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1981 | Venezuela | EMI EMI-1538First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1981 | Venezuela | EMI EMI 6257First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1982 | Peru | EMI 1.65527" | 7" |
| 1982 | Peru | EMI 01.21.19107", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AAmor
- BDisco Samba
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Amor are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Amor are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Amor first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, Colombia, Germany, Mexico and more. One of them is EMI 12 EMI5132.
How do I tell if my copy of Amor is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 EMI5132, EMI 5132, 446-1092, 1C 006-07 456) 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 Amor 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.