US
1975- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 6051 S1
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
87711 A-1A Side Etched
87722 B-1B Side Etched
VAN GELDERA Side Stamped
VAN GELDERB Side Stamped
Vinyl pressings
Spanish Blue
by Ron Carter · 1975
25 pressings8 countriesFusionJazz
Spanish Blue was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Spanish Blue
18 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 8 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 6051 S1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
RVG 87711•A-2 VAN GELDERRunout A
S RVG•87722•B-2 VAN GELDERRunout B
RVG 87711 ALabel A
RVG 87711 BLabel B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 6051 S1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
87711 A-1A Side Etched
87722 B-1B Side Etched
VAN GELDERA Side Stamped
VAN GELDERB Side Stamped
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 6051 S1
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
S RVG•87722•A-2 VAN GELDERSide A runout, etched. "VAN GELDER" stamped
S RVG•87722•B-2 VAN GELDERSide B runout, etched. "VAN GELDER" stamped
RVG 87711 AMatrix A, on label
RVG 87711 BMatrix B, on label
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 6051 S1
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
RVG•87711•A-2 VAN GELDERRunout A etched / VAN GELDER stamped, variant 1
RVG•87722•B-2 VAN GELDERRunout B etched / VAN GELDER stamped, variant 1
RVG•87711•A-2 VAN GELDERRunout A etched / VAN GELDER stamped, variant 2
RVG•87722•B-1 VAN GELDERRunout B etched / VAN GELDER stamped, variant 2
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 6051 S1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terra Haute Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
RVG 87711•A-1 XT VAN GELDERSide A, variant 1
RVG•87711•B-2 VAN GELDER A1Side B, variant 1
RVG.87711.A-1 VAN GELDER D5Side A, variant 2
RVG.87711.B-1 XT VAN GELDER A1Side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Argentina | CTI Records PSL 50006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | CTI Records CTI 6051First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | CTI Records CTI 6051First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Europe | CTI Records CTI 6051 S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Germany | CTI Records CTI 6051First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Israel | CTI Records CTI 6051 S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Italy | CTI Records CTI 6051First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | CTI Records GP-3006First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | CTI Records GP3006First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | CTI Records CTI 6051 S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | CTI Records CTI 6051 S1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | CTI Records CTI 6051 S1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | CTI Records CTI 6051 S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | CTI Records CTI 6051 S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | CTI Records CTI 6051 S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Japan | CTI Records K20P-6833 / CTI Records K20P 6833LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | CTI Records CTI 6051 / CTI Records 000 6051LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Japan | CTI Records K20P6833LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | CTI Records 6051 S1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | CTI Records CTI 6051 S1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1El Noche Sol5:56
- A2So What11:24
- B1Sabado Sombrero6:14
- B2Arkansas10:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Spanish Blue are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Spanish Blue are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1975 and 1982.
When was Spanish Blue first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, Argentina, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is CTI Records CTI 6051 S1.
How do I tell if my copy of Spanish Blue is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CTI 6051 S1, PSL 50006, CTI 6051, GP-3006) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 87711 A-1 and 87722 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Spanish Blue 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.
