US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 44 06762
- Format
- 12", Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSS-174078-1B G1 A2Runout A
XSS-174079-1B D G1 A7Runout B
XSS 174078Label A
XSS 174079Label B
SantanaVeracruz
Vinyl pressings
Veracruz
by Santana · 1987
19 pressings11 countriesAfro-CubanLatinPop
Veracruz 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 Veracruz
19 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 11 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.
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-06654
- Format
- 7"
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-07038
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · DM/MD Mix Credit
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CAS 2630
- Format
- 12", Promo, Stereo
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-06654
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Justa Publishing Co. Credit
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-07038
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Just Publishing Co Credit
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Argentina | CBS DEP-523First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | Brazil | Discos CBS 51.151First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Canada | Columbia 38 06654First yearSingle, 7" | Single, 7" |
| 1987 | Europe | CBS CBS 650417 6First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Europe | CBS 650417 7 / CBS CBS 650417 7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Mexico | CBS 650417First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Portugal | CBS CBS 650417 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | South Africa | CBS SSC 6017First year7", Single, Misprint | 7", Single, Misprint |
| 1987 | Spain | CBS 650417 7 / CBS CBS 650417 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Spain | CBS 650417 7 / CBS CBS 650417 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | CBS 650417 6First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | CBS 650417 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | Columbia 44 06762First year12", Stereo | 12", Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Columbia CAS 2630First year12", Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Columbia 38-06654First year7" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AVeracruz (The Cool-Whip Mix)6:23
- BVeracruz (The Cool Mix)6:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Veracruz are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Veracruz are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Veracruz first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Columbia 44 06762.
How do I tell if my copy of Veracruz is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 44 06762, 38-06654, 38-07038, CAS 2630) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSS-174078-1B G1 A2 and XSS-174079-1B D G1 A7. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Veracruz 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.
