US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Discos CBS International DML-20549
- Format
- LP, Album
Trio Los PanchosEsencia Romantica
Vinyl pressings
Esencia Romantica
by Trio Los Panchos · 1981
10 pressings9 countriesBoleroLatin
Esencia Romantica was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Esencia Romantica
10 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 9 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Discos CBS International DML-20549Discos CBS International 20549
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
R DISCOS CBS INTL 20549-A V MASTER RECORDS 7-21-81 ALFALado A, etched
R DISCOS CBS INTL 20549-B V MASTER RECORDS 7-20-81 ALFALado B, etched
Argentina
1981- Label and catalog number
- CBS 20.199Discos CBS 20.199
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ALS 5708on A-side label
ALS 5709on B-side label
Bolivia
1981- Label and catalog number
- CBS 20291Discos CBS 20291
- Format
- LP, Album
Colombia
1981- Label and catalog number
- CBS 14-1489
- Format
- LP, Album
Costa Rica
1981- Label and catalog number
- CBS 100617
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Argentina | CBS 20.199 / Discos CBS 20.199First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Bolivia | CBS 20291 / Discos CBS 20291First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Colombia | CBS 14-1489First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Costa Rica | CBS 100617First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Mexico | Discos CBS International DCS 948First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Peru | CBS Columbia SE 8520First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Spain | CBS S 85262First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Discos CBS International DML-20549First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Discos CBS International DML-20549 / Discos CBS International 20549First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Venezuela | CBS DCS-957First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Voy A Perder La Cabeza Por Tu Amor
- A2Echame A Mi La Culpa
- A3Cenizas
- A4Algo Contigo
- A5Verdad Amarga
- B1Los Enamorados
- B2Perdida
- B3Sombras
- B4El Dia Que Me Quieras
- B5Y Volvere
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Esencia Romantica are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Esencia Romantica are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Esencia Romantica first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia and more. One of them is Discos CBS International DML-20549.
How do I tell if my copy of Esencia Romantica is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DML-20549, 20.199, 20291, 14-1489) 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 Esencia Romantica 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.
