Vinyl pressings
by Miguel Bosé · 1977
Linda 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.
14 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 10 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.
5086 A+Runout side A, stamped, variant 1
5086 B+Runout side B, stamped, variant 1
5086 A+ 1Runout side A, stamped, variant 2
5086 B+ 2Runout side B, stamped, variant 2
Promo M. Boseon both sides
ASS 2950
ASS 2951
43240 * 31-3-77
43240 - 31-3-77
CBS-11670-A-X-Runout, Side A
CBS-11670-B M.Runout, Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Argentina | Discos CBS 22.891First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Colombia | Columbia 43240First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Colombia | CBS 43240First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Costa Rica | CBS 11670First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Ecuador | CBS 131-0193First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Germany | CBS CBS S 5086First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Germany | CBS CBS S 5086First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | Mexico | Epic SC-71573First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Mexico | Epic SC-71573First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 5086First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Peru | Epic 7130First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | South Africa | CBS SSC 1640First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Spain | CBS CBS 5086First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Spain | CBSFirst year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Brazil | Epic 663717", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
16 vinyl pressings of Linda are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Spain, Argentina, Colombia, Costa Rica and more. One of them is CBS CBS 5086.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS 5086, 22.891, 43240, 11670) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 5086 A+ and 5086 B+. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
