Japan
May 1974- Label and catalog number
- CBS/Sony SOPZ 7-8-9
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Quadraphonic
Vinyl pressings
Lotus
by Santana · 1974
22 pressings8 countriesJazz-RockPsychedelic RockAfro-CubanFusion
Lotus was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Lotus
2 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
Japan
1974- Label and catalog number
- CBS/Sony SOPZ 7-8-9
- Format
- LP, Album, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
SOPZ-7 A1 1 C 6Side A
SOPZ-7 B1 1 A 6Side B
SOPZ-8 A1 1 B CSide C
SOPZ-8 B1 1 A 20Side D
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPZ 7-8-9First yearLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1974 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPZ 7-8-9First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Quadraphonic · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Quadraphonic · Limited |
| 1975 | Europe | CBS CBS 66 325 / CBS CBS 66325LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Italy | CBS CBS 66 325 / CBS SOPZ 7-8-9LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | New Zealand | CBS/Sony CBS 66 325LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Venezuela | CBS CS-10.232 / CBS CS-10.233LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Europe | CBS CBS 66 325 / CBS CBS 66325LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | CBS/Sony 63AP 821~3LP, Album, Reissue, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Reissue, Quadraphonic |
| 1977 | Spain | CBS S 66 325LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1977 | Spain | CBS S 66325LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Spain | CBS S 66325 / CBS CBS 66 325LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | CBS/Sony 63AP 821~3LP, Album, Reissue, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Reissue, Quadraphonic |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Brazil | CBS 159.183-4-5/1-465933LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Europe | CBS CBS 66 325 / CBS/Sony CBS 66 325LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2009 | Europe | CBS CBS 66 325 / CBS/Sony CBS 66 325LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | US | Friday Music FRM-66325 / Columbia 88883724631LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue |
| 2017 | Japan | Sony Records Int'l SIJP 46~8LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Europe | Columbia MOVLP2792 / Artone MOVLP2792LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | US | Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab MFSL 3-540 / Columbia MSFL 3-540LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Columbia 467943 1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab MFSL-3-540LP, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| ? | Venezuela | CBS CS-10.232 / CBS CS-10.233LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Meditation1:40
- A2Going Home3:53
- A3A-1 Funk3:12
- A4Every Step Of The Way11:41
- B1Black Magic Woman3:52
- B2Gypsy Queen3:52
- B3Oye Como Va5:46
- B4Yours Is The Light5:31
- B5Batukada0:54
- B6Xibaba (She-Ba-Ba)4:23
- C1Stone Flower (Introduction)1:23
- C2Waiting4:07
- C3Castillos De Arena, Part 1 (Sand Castle)2:56
- C4Free Angela4:45
- C5Samba De Sausalito3:44
- D1Mantra7:17
- D2Kyoto10:00
- D3Castillos De Arena, Part 2 (Sand Castle)1:11
- D4Se A Cabo5:22
- E1Samba Pa Ti9:31
- E2Mr. Udo3:06
- E3Toussaint L'Overture7:44
- FIncident At Neshabur17:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lotus are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Lotus are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1974 and 2025.
When was Lotus first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Japan. One of them is CBS/Sony SOPZ 7-8-9, released May 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of Lotus is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SOPZ 7-8-9) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lotus 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.
