Spain
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 823 888-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
850 823 888//1⚹A⚹1Runout side A
850 823 888//1⚹B⚹1Runout side B
Miguel RíosLa Encrucijada
Vinyl pressings
La Encrucijada
by Miguel Ríos · 1984
10 pressings6 countriesPop RockElectronicRock
La Encrucijada was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 La Encrucijada
1 pressing came out in 1984, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Spain | Polydor 823 888-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Spain | Polydor 823 888-1 / Circulo De Lectores 55202LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1985 | Argentina | Polydor 823 888-1LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Ecuador | Polydor L.P.-75258LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Mexico | Musart EDITV - 113LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Peru | Polydor Y-POL 8238881.4LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Venezuela | Polydor 30523-LLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Mexico | Polydor LPR 16592LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Mexico | Polydor 823 888 1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | Mexico | Polydor LPR 16592LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Niños Eléctricos3:10
- A2La Encrucijada4:12
- A3El Sonido De La Ciudad3:41
- A4La Reina Del Keroseno4:36
- A5Todo A Pulmón3:48
- B1Nos Siguen Pegando Abajo3:12
- B2El Rock No Tiene La Culpa4:20
- B3El Ojo Del Huracán4:14
- B4La Ruleta Ruso-Americana3:44
- B5Santiago De Chile4:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Encrucijada are there?
10 vinyl pressings of La Encrucijada are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1984 and 1987.
When was La Encrucijada first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Spain. One of them is Polydor 823 888-1.
How do I tell if my copy of La Encrucijada is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 823 888-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 850 823 888//1⚹A⚹1 and 850 823 888//1⚹B⚹1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is La Encrucijada 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.
