Spain
1986- Label and catalog number
- Ariola A 108463Ariola 108.463
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
108463 A△ 1Side A
108463 B△ 1Side B
MecanoCruz De Navajas
Vinyl pressings
Cruz De Navajas
by Mecano · 1986
12 pressings10 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
Cruz De Navajas 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 Cruz De Navajas
4 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Spain
1986- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 108.463
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Guatemala
1986- Label and catalog number
- Ariola A-354
- Format
- 7"
Panama
1986- Label and catalog number
- Ariola A-354
- 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 | Guatemala | Ariola A-354First year7" | 7" |
| 1986 | Panama | Ariola A-354First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Ariola A 108463 / Ariola 108.463First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Ariola 108.463First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Argentina | Ariola MAHO-264647", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Chile | Ariola MAHO-262357", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Colombia | Ariola 18(0111)002077", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | Honduras | Ariola 354-AS7", 45 RPM, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint |
| 1987 | Honduras | Ariola 354-A7", 45 RPM, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint |
| 1987 | Mexico | Ariola RX-3118", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 8", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Ariola 2538-7-RL7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | Italy | Ariola PT 766112", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ACruz De Navajas5:02
- BLas Cosas Pares2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cruz De Navajas are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Cruz De Navajas are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1986 and 1989.
When was Cruz De Navajas first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Spain, Guatemala, Panama. One of them is Ariola A 108463.
How do I tell if my copy of Cruz De Navajas is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use A 108463, 108.463, A-354) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 108463 A△ 1 and 108463 B△ 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cruz De Navajas 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.
