Europe
1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 4143CBS 4143
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S-4143-1A-1Runout A, stamped
S-4143-1B-1Runout B, stamped
Vinyl pressings
Europa (Earth's Cry Heaven's Smile)
by Santana · 1976
25 pressings14 countriesFusionSoft RockJazzRock
Europa (Earth's Cry Heaven's Smile) was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Europa (Earth's Cry Heaven's Smile)
22 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
UK
March 1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 4143
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS S 4143 AISide A
CBS S 4143 BISide B
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 3-10421
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 3-10421
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSP 162106-1E pRunout side A, etched, except [p] stamped
ZSP 162106-1F pRunout side B, etched, except [p] stamped
ZSP 162106Label A-Side
ZSP 162107Label B-Side
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 3-10421
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSP 162106-1D TA runout
ZSS 162107-1C TB runout
ZSP 162106A label
ZSS 162107B label
Greece
March 1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 4143
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1970s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Europe | CBS CBS 4143 / CBS 4143First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | France | CBS CBS 4143 / CBS 4143First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | France | CBS CBS 4143 / CBS 4143First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Germany | CBS CBS S 4143 / CBS CBS 4143First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Germany | CBS CBS S 4143 / CBS CBS 4143First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Germany | CBS CBS S 4143 / CBS CBS 4143First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Italy | CBS CBS 4143First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPB 351First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPB351First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPB 351First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Mexico | CBS 7732First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Portugal | CBS CBS 4143First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Portugal | CBS CBS 4143First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Spain | CBS CBS 4143First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Columbia 3-10421First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | CBS BA 2222507", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | France | CBS CBS 41437", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AEuropa (Earth's Cry Heaven's Smile)3:33
- BTake Me With You5:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Europa (Earth's Cry Heaven's Smile) are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Europa (Earth's Cry Heaven's Smile) are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1976 and 1978.
When was Europa (Earth's Cry Heaven's Smile) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Europe, UK, US, Greece and more. One of them is CBS CBS 4143.
How do I tell if my copy of Europa (Earth's Cry Heaven's Smile) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS 4143, S CBS 4143, 3-10421, 4143) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S-4143-1A-1 and S-4143-1B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Europa (Earth's Cry Heaven's Smile) 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.
