Italy
1977- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 5730
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CI 5730 - 1N [cgd logo] 23.9.77Runout area side A
CI 5730 - 2N [cgd logo] 23.9.77Runout area side B
CI 5730-1NLabel side A
CI 5730-2NLabel side B
SantanaFlor D'Luna (Moonflower)
Vinyl pressings
Flor D'Luna (Moonflower)
by Santana · 1977
16 pressings10 countriesDiscoFunkSoulLatin
Flor D'Luna (Moonflower) was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Flor D'Luna (Moonflower)
11 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
Italy
1977- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 5730
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CI 5730-1N [cgd logo] 23-9-77Runout area side A
CI 5730-2N [cgd logo] 23-9-77Runout area side B
CI 5730-1NLabel side A
CI 5730-2NLabel side B
Italy
1977- Label and catalog number
- CBS JC 101
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CI 5730 - 1N 23-9-77Runout area side A
CI 5730 - 2N 23-9-77Runout area side AA
CI 5730-1NLabel side A
CI 5730-2NLabel side AA
Italy
1977- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 5730
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Company Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
CI 5730 - 1N 23.9.77Runout area side A
CI 5730 - 2N 23.9.77Runout area side B
CI 5730-1NLabel side A
CI 5730-2NLabel side B
Japan
January 1, 1977- Label and catalog number
- CBS/Sony 06SP 203
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Bolivia
1977- Label and catalog number
- CBS 30146Discos CBS 30146
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Bolivia | CBS 30146 / Discos CBS 30146First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Costa Rica | CBS 11858First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | Costa Rica | CBS 11858First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Germany | CBS CBS 5730First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Italy | CBS CBS 5730First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | Italy | CBS CBS 5730First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | Italy | CBS JC 101First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Stereo |
| 1977 | Italy | CBS CBS 5730First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Japan | CBS/Sony 06SP 203First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Peru | CBS CSR 1002First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Japan | CBS/Sony 06SP 203First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Colombia | CBS 434157", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Ecuador | CBS Columbia 131-02677", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | France | CBS CBS 57307", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Spain | CBS CBS 57307", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AFlor D'Luna (Moonflower)5:00
- BTranscendance5:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Flor D'Luna (Moonflower) are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Flor D'Luna (Moonflower) are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Flor D'Luna (Moonflower) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Italy, Japan, Bolivia, Costa Rica and more. One of them is CBS CBS 5730.
How do I tell if my copy of Flor D'Luna (Moonflower) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS 5730, JC 101, 06SP 203, 30146) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CI 5730 - 1N [cgd logo] 23.9.77 and CI 5730 - 2N [cgd logo] 23.9.77. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Flor D'Luna (Moonflower) 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.
