France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 46 245
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
KFW 46245 A
KFW 46245 B
PachacamacContrastes
Vinyl pressings
Contrastes
by Pachacamac · 1973
10 pressings2 countriesFolkWorld& Country
Contrastes was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Contrastes
2 pressings came out in 1973, 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.
France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 46 245
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
46245 A P1Runout side A
46245 B P1Runout side B
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.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | France | Warner Bros. Records 46 245First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | France | Warner Bros. Records 46 245First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Ecuador | Warner Bros. Records WEA-3014LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Ecuador | Warner Bros. Records LP 80009 / Warner Bros. Records WEA 3014LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1979 | Ecuador | Warner Bros. Records LP-80009 / Warner Bros. Records WEA-3014LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | Warner Bros. Records 46 245LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Ecuador | Warner Bros. Records LP-80009LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | France | Warner Bros. Records 46 245LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Warner Bros. Records 46 245LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Warner Bros. Records 46 245LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Titicaca2:05
- A2Q'ara Chunchu3:04
- A3Ivoire Végétal, Chapeaux De Paille Et Quinquina3:05
- A4Écarlate2:45
- A5Surimpressions2:15
- A6Roquito2:40
- B1Chimborazo2:03
- B2Sikuris2:50
- B3Colombina3:00
- B4Mariposa2:35
- B5Prélude Et Solstice3:30
- B6Final1:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Contrastes are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Contrastes are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1973 and 1979.
When was Contrastes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in France. One of them is Warner Bros. Records 46 245.
How do I tell if my copy of Contrastes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 46 245) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KFW 46245 A and KFW 46245 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Contrastes 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.