US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Cicadelic Records CIC-969
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
CIC·969-A ·L.NIX·Runout side A, etched
CIC·969-B ·L.NIX·Runout side B, etched
SantanaHistoric Santana
Vinyl pressings
Historic Santana
by Santana · 1987
10 pressings5 countriesPsychedelic RockRockLatin
Historic Santana was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Historic Santana
1 pressing came out in 1987, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | US | Cicadelic Records CIC-969First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | US | Cicadelic Records 1004 / Cicadelic Records CIC 1004LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Cicadelic Records CIC 1004 / Cicadelic Records 1004LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Success 2163LPLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1989 | Italy | Soundwings 102.1069-1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | UK | Thunderbolt THBL071 / The Magnum Music Group THBL071LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Europe | Bellevue Publishing 02060-VBLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 2018 | Argentina | Plaza Independencia Música PIVN 510814LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | US | Cleopatra CLO2130LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Europe | Marathon Media International Ltd 00405-MMILP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Jingo10:15
- A2Santana Jam8:00
- A3As The Years Go By3:35
- B1Persuasion5:00
- B2Fried Neck Bones8:00
- B3El Corazon Manda6:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Historic Santana are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Historic Santana are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1987 and 2023.
When was Historic Santana first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US. One of them is Cicadelic Records CIC-969.
How do I tell if my copy of Historic Santana is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CIC-969) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CIC·969-A ·L.NIX· and CIC·969-B ·L.NIX·. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Historic Santana 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.
