UK
August 30, 1974- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 2561
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Solid Centre, Thin Label Text, B Side Label Text Variant
- Runout / matrix
CBS-S-2561-A1A-Side run-out, stamped
CBS-S-2561-B1B-Side run-out, stamped
SantanaSamba Pa Ti
Vinyl pressings
Samba Pa Ti
by Santana · 1974
20 pressings4 countriesPop RockClassic RockRock
Samba Pa Ti 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 Samba Pa Ti
9 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 3 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
September 1974- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 2561
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CBS-S-2561-A1 33 DStamped runout - side A
CBS-S-2561-B1 20 CStamped runout - side B
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 2561
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Santana Logo, Label Text Layout Variant
- Runout / matrix
CBS-S-2561-A1 7063A-Side run-out, stamped
CBS-S-2561-B1B-Side run-out, stamped
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 2561
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS-S-2561-A1 1 CA-Side - Stamped
CBS-S-2561-B1 4 CB-Side - Stamped
UK
September 27, 1974- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 2561
- Format
- 7", Promo
- Runout / matrix
CBS-S-2561-A1A-Side run-out, stamped
CBS-S-2561-B1B-Side run-out, stamped
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 2561 DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
CBS-S-2561-A2-DJ Λ 1Runout side A, stamped
CBS-S-2561-A1 Λ 1Runout side B, stamped
S CBS 2561 DJ ALabel side A
S CBS 2561 DJ BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Spain | CBS CBS 2561First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | CBS S CBS 25617", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1974 | UK | CBS S CBS 2561First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | UK | CBS S CBS 2561 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | UK | CBS S CBS 2561First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | CBS S CBS 25617", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Columbia 4-46067First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | US | Columbia 4-46067First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | UK | CBS S CBS 2561First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | CBS S CBS 2561First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | CBS S CBS 2561First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | UK | CBS S CBS 70637", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1979 | UK | CBS S CBS 70637", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Columbia 4-460677", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Spain | CBS CBS 25617", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Spain | CBS CBS 25617", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | UK | CBS S CBS 25617", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | CBS S CBS 70637", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | UK | CBS S CBS 25617", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | CBS S CBS 25617", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ASamba Pa Ti4:46
- BIncident At Neshabur4:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Samba Pa Ti are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Samba Pa Ti are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1974 and 1979.
When was Samba Pa Ti first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, US, Spain. One of them is CBS S CBS 2561, released August 30, 1974.
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 S CBS 2561, S CBS 2561, S CBS 2561 DJ, 4-46067) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CBS-S-2561-A1 and CBS-S-2561-B1. 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.
