Argentina
1983- Label and catalog number
- Philips 24012
- Format
- LP, Album
Mercedes SosaMercedes Sosa
Vinyl pressings
Mercedes Sosa
by Mercedes Sosa · 1983
10 pressings7 countriesFolkNueva CancionLatinFolk
Mercedes Sosa was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Mercedes Sosa
4 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
Argentina
1983- Label and catalog number
- Philips 24012Philips 814 628-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
24012-A-Runout side A
24012-B-Runout side B
Brazil
1983- Label and catalog number
- Philips 8146281Philips 814 628-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Uruguay
1983- Label and catalog number
- FIMASA 814.628-1
- Format
- LP
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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Argentina | Philips 24012First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Argentina | Philips 24012 / Philips 814 628-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Brazil | Philips 8146281 / Philips 814 628-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Uruguay | FIMASA 814.628-1First yearLP | LP |
| 1984 | Brazil | Philips 814 628-1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Colombia | Philips 814628-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Ecuador | Philips L.P.-30263LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Mexico | Philips LPR 15277LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Venezuela | Philips 40393LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Philips 814 628-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1La Maza3:47
- A2Corazon Maldito3:50
- A3Maria, Maria2:53
- Triptico Mocovi
- A5Inconciente Colectivo3:58
- B1Un Son Para Portinari3:52
- B2Tonada Del Otoño3:06
- B3Simplemente Luz3:42
- Me Voy Pa'l Mollar
- B5Unicornio4:33
- B6El Condor Vuelve (Fragmento)1:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mercedes Sosa are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Mercedes Sosa are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Mercedes Sosa first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay. One of them is Philips 24012.
How do I tell if my copy of Mercedes Sosa is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 24012, 8146281, 814.628-1) 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 Mercedes Sosa 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.
