Argentina
December 1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS 8.963
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ALM 47074Side A
ALM 47075Side B
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Vinyl pressings
Piero
by Piero · 1969
18 pressings10 countriesBeatPop RockBalladRock
Piero was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Piero
8 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 6 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.
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Caytronics CYS 1202
- Format
- LP, Album
Bolivia
November 27, 1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS 50096
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CBS-50096-A- 27-11-69Lado A
CBS-50096-B- 27-11-69Lado B
Bolivia
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS 50096
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Red
Colombia
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS 14892
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
COLPS 47A IL 871 (Stamped)Side I (Lado I)
COLPS 48 (Stamped)Side II (Lado II)
Colombia
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS DCA-892
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Bolivia | CBS 50096First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1969 | Colombia | CBS 14892First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Colombia | CBS DCA-892First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Ecuador | CBS 331-0044First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Caytronics CYS 1202First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Uruguay | CBS 8963First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Bolivia | CBS 50096First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Argentina | CBS 8.963First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Mexico | CBS DCA-621LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Mexico | CBS DCS 621LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Peru | Epic S.E. 3301LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Peru | Epic S.E. 3301LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Costa Rica | CBS LPE 8963LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Chile | CBS 111.071LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Colombia | CBS DCS-892LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Colombia | CBS 1-4892 / CBS 14892LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Colombia | CBS 4892LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Ecuador | CBS LP-12-13338LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Vengo3:48
- A2De Vez En Cuando Viene Bien Dormir2:56
- A3Cómo Somos3:35
- A4Caminando Por Caracas2:18
- A5Fumemos Un Cigarrillo2:48
- A6Mi Viejo2:54
- B1Juan Boliche4:23
- B2Dígame, Dígame3:17
- B3Tomamos Un Café4:56
- B4Tengo La Piel Cansada De La Tarde2:22
- B5La Gringa3:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Piero are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Piero are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1969 and 1971.
When was Piero first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Argentina, US, Bolivia, Colombia and more. One of them is CBS 8.963, released December 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Piero is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8.963, CYS 1202, 50096, 14892) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ALM 47074 and ALM 47075. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Piero 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.