Japan
1981- Label and catalog number
- Philips 28PP-2
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Ⓑ 28PP 2A 121 ++Runout Side A
28PP 2 B 111 ++Runout Side B
28PP-2 ALabel Side A
28PP-2 BLabel Side B
Vinyl pressings
Castro Marin
by Paco De Lucía · 1981
33 pressings20 countriesAcousticFlamencoLatin
Castro Marin was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Castro Marin
18 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 13 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.
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6301 025
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6301 025. 1Side 1 label
6301 025. 2Side 2 label
Austria
1981- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6301 025
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TN 720 ℗1981 6301025 A ASRunout Side A, stamped
TN 720 6301025 B ASRunout Side B, stamped
Ecuador
1981- Label and catalog number
- Philips LP-30212
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6301 025
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
001 6301025 1 380 POLYGRAM A1Runout stamped A side
001 6301025 2 380 POLYGRAM A3Runout stamped B side
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6301 025
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
10 AA6301025 1Y 320Runout side A
10 AA6301025 2Y 320Runout side B
AA 6301 025.1YLabel side A
AA 6301 025.2YLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 33 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s27 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Philips 6301 025First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Australia | Philips 6301 025LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | Austria | Philips 6301 025First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Ecuador | Philips LP-30212First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | France | Philips 6301 025First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Philips 6301 025First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | Philips 6301 025First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Greece | Philips 6301 025LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1981 | Greece | Philips 6301 025First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | India | Mercury 6301 025First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Israel | Phonodor 13196First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Italy | Philips 6301 025First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Japan | Philips 28PP-2First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Philips 6301 025First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Philips 6301 025First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Spain | Philips 0602547927569 / Universal Music Group 0602547927569LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Philips 6301025LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Brazil | Philips 6301 025LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Philips 6301 025LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Philips 6301 025LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | USSR | Мелодия С60 18929 009LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Monasterio De Sal (Colombiana)4:43
- A2Gitanos Andaluces (Bulerías)4:55
- A3Castro Marin (Fandangos)4:11
- A4Hencia (Soleá)5:35
- B1Convite (Rumba)5:08
- B2Palenque7:22
- B3Huida3:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Castro Marin are there?
33 vinyl pressings of Castro Marin are listed here, from 20 countries, released between 1981 and 2016.
When was Castro Marin first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Japan, Australia, Austria, Ecuador and more. One of them is Philips 28PP-2.
How do I tell if my copy of Castro Marin is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 28PP-2, 6301 025, LP-30212, 13196) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Ⓑ 28PP 2A 121 ++ and 28PP 2 B 111 ++. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Castro Marin 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.
