Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2310 043
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
℗1970 K 70 ◇ Z N 00 2310 043 = 2 S1Runout side A
℗1970 H7 0 ◇ Z 0 00 2310 043 S 2 1Runout side B
Vinyl pressings
A Song Of Joy
by Miguel Ríos · 1970
19 pressings11 countriesRockLatinPop
A Song Of Joy was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 A Song Of Joy
13 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- GALLO SZB 8293Hispavox SZB 8293
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLS 987
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SPX-4267
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
△14989 A&M-SP-4433 15 [logo]Side A Etched
△14989-X 1 A&M-SP-4434 15 [logo]Side B Etched
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SPX-4267A&M Records And Tapes Ltd. SPX 4267
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A&M-SP-4433 1 PX XBRunout side A, etched. PX printed
A&M-SP-4434 1 PXRunout side B, etched. PX printed
SP-4433Matrix label side A
SP-4434Matrix label side B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SPX-4267A&M Records And Tapes Ltd. SPX 4267
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
A&M-SP-4433 7 T |Runout side A, etched
A&M-SP-4434 7 T \Runout side B, etched
SP-4433Matrix label side A
SP-4434Matrix label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Festival Records Pty. Ltd. SAML-933875 / A&M Records SPX4267First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | Austria | Polydor 92 711LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1970 | Canada | A&M Records SPX-4267First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | Canada | A&M Records SPX-4267First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Germany | Polydor 2310 043First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | Polydor 92 711 / Bertelsmann Club 92 711LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1970 | Germany | GALLO SZB 8293 / Hispavox SZB 8293First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | New Zealand | A&M Records SAML-933875First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | Scandinavia | A&M Records AMLS 987First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | Taiwan | Hua Sheng KHS-4260LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1970 | UK | A&M Records AMLS 987First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | US | A&M Records SPX-4267First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | A&M Records SPX-4267First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | A&M Records SPX-4267 / A&M Records And Tapes Ltd. SPX 4267First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | A&M Records SPX-4267 / A&M Records And Tapes Ltd. SPX 4267First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | A&M Records SP 4267 / A&M Records SPX-4267LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1A Song Of Joy4:44
- A2She's Gone3:44
- A3Look To Your Soul3:15
- A4The Life I Knew2:58
- A5Vuelvo A Granada2:30
- B1Second Glance3:15
- B2Soledad3:50
- B3The River2:39
- B4Like An Old Time Movie3:39
- B5Himno A La Alegria4:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Song Of Joy are there?
19 vinyl pressings of A Song Of Joy are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was A Song Of Joy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Germany, UK, US, Japan and more. One of them is Polydor 2310 043.
How do I tell if my copy of A Song Of Joy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2310 043, SZB 8293, AMLS 987, SPX-4267) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ℗1970 K 70 ◇ Z N 00 2310 043 = 2 S1 and ℗1970 H7 0 ◇ Z 0 00 2310 043 S 2 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Song Of Joy 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.
