Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Philips 832 314-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Mercedes SosaGracias A La Vida
Vinyl pressings
Gracias A La Vida
by Mercedes Sosa · 1987
10 pressings9 countriesLatinFolkWorld& Country
Gracias A La Vida was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Gracias A La Vida
6 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Philips 832 314-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Ecuador
1987- Label and catalog number
- Philips LP-30332
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Israel
1987- Label and catalog number
- Phonokol 832 314-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Netherlands
1987- Label and catalog number
- Philips 832 314-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Peru
1987- Label and catalog number
- Philips PN-PHI 8323141.5
- Format
- LP, Compilation
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.
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Ecuador | Philips LP-30332First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Philips 832 314-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1987 | Europe | Philips 832 314-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1987 | Israel | Phonokol 832 314-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1987 | Netherlands | Philips 832 314-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1987 | Peru | Philips PN-PHI 8323141.5First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Guatemala | Philips 832 314-1LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Spain | Philips 836 099-1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1990 | South Korea | Sung Eum Limited SEL-RP 2048LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Bolivia | Philips AR/PHL-28-99 / Philips AR-PHL - 28-99LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Todo Cambia4:40
- A2Unicornio4:33
- A3La Maza3:47
- A4Canción Para Carito3:15
- A5Canción Y Huaino2:44
- A6Yo Vengo A Ofrecer Mi Corazón6:06
- A7Los Bailes De La Vida4:42
- B1María María2:53
- B2El Corazón Al Sur3:37
- B3Galopa Murrieta3:32
- B4Corazón De Estudiante3:15
- B5Como Pájaros En El Aire3:21
- B6Razón De Vivir3:47
- B7Gracias A La Vida (Live)4:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gracias A La Vida are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Gracias A La Vida are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1987 and 1990.
When was Gracias A La Vida first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Europe, Ecuador, Israel, Netherlands and more. One of them is Philips 832 314-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Gracias A La Vida is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 832 314-1, LP-30332, PN-PHI 8323141.5) 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 Gracias A La Vida 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.
