Argentina
November 1972- Label and catalog number
- Music Hall 2.389
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MH 2389 1Side A Runout
MH 2389 2Side B Runout
2.389-1 MH 2.389/1Side A Label
2389-2 MH 2.389/2Side B Label
Pappo's BluesVol. 3
Vinyl pressings
Vol. 3
by Pappo's Blues · 1972
12 pressings4 countriesBlues RockHard RockRock
Vol. 3 was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Vol. 3
3 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
Argentina
November 1972- Label and catalog number
- Music Hall 2.389
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MH 2389 1Side A Runout
MH 2389 2Side B Runout
2.389-1 MH 2.389/1Side A Label
2389-2 MH 2.389/2Side B Label
Argentina
1972- Label and catalog number
- Music Hall 2389
- Format
- LP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Argentina | Music Hall 2389First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | Argentina | Music Hall 2.389First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Argentina | Music Hall 2.389First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Argentina | Music Hall 2.389LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Mexico | Dimsa DML-MI-206LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Argentina | Music Hall 2.389LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Argentina | Music Hall MH-2389 / Music Hall 2.389LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Argentina | Music Hall 2.389LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Argentina | Sony Music 88985401751 / Nelly 2.389LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Europe | Svart Records SRE705LPLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2025 | Finland | Svart Records SRE705LPLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2025 | Finland | Svart Records SRE705LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Stratocaster Boogie1:10
- A2Pajaro Metalico2:20
- A3Sucio Y Desprolijo4:35
- A4El Sur De La Ciudad2:27
- A5Sandwiches De Miga3:00
- B1El Brujo Y El Tiempo2:15
- B2Trabajando En El Ferrocarril1:10
- B3Caras En El Parque4:55
- B4Siempre Es Lo Mismo Nena6:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Vol. 3 are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Vol. 3 are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1972 and 2025.
When was Vol. 3 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Argentina. One of them is Music Hall 2.389, released November 1972.
How do I tell if my copy of Vol. 3 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2.389, 2389) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MH 2389 1 and MH 2389 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Vol. 3 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.