Costa Rica
1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS 10528
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Red Label, Text Layout Variant
Vinyl pressings
Samba Pa Ti
by Santana · 1971
26 pressings10 countriesBlues RockSambaClassic RockRock
Samba Pa Ti was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Samba Pa Ti
1 pressing came out in 1971, 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 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Costa Rica | CBS 10528First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Japan | CBS/Sony 06SP-3747", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 18407", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 18407", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | CBS CBS 70637", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | Australia | CBS BA 2221997", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Colombia | CBS 427467", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | Germany | CBS CBS S 1840 / CBS CBS 18407", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | CBS CBS S 1840 / CBS CBS 18407", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Germany | CBS CBS 1840 / CBS CBS S 18407", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | CBS CBS S 18407", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1974 | Germany | CBS CBS S 1840 / CBS CBS 18407", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | CBS/Sony 06SP 767", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 18407", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Germany | CBS CBS S 1840 / CBS CBS 18407", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Europe | CBS CBS 6504667", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | CBS 427467", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Costa Rica | CBS 105287", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Costa Rica | CBS 105287", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | CBS CBS S 1840 / CBS CBS 18407", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | CBS CBS 1840 / CBS CBS S 18407", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | CBS CBS S 1840 / CBS CBS 18407", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | CBS CBS 1840 / CBS CBS S 18407", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | CBS CBS S 1840 / CBS CBS 18407", Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Philippines | CBS 4-24597", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Poland | Not On LabelFlexi-disc, 5½", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Picture Disc · Picture disc | Flexi-disc, 5½", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
Tracklist
- ASamba Pa Ti4:46
- BSe A Cabo2:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Samba Pa Ti are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Samba Pa Ti are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1971 and 1987.
When was Samba Pa Ti first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Costa Rica. One of them is CBS 10528.
How do I tell if my copy of Samba Pa Ti is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 10528) 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 Samba Pa Ti 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.
