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Buena Vista Social Club – Buena Vista Social Club
2015 · Europe · World Circuit · Vinyl LP Album Reissue Stereo
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Pressing identification
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- Runout — side A
- WCV050-A BG 99011 3AWCV050-A C 99011 3A BG
- Runout — side B
- WCV050-B BG REI 99011 4BWCV050-B REI 99011 4B B
- Runout — side C
- WCV050-C BG REI 99011 4CWCV050-C REI C BG 99011 4C
- Runout — side D
- WCV050-D BG 99011 4DWCV050-D 99011 4D BG
- Barcode (Text on rear cover)
- 0 75597 95168 4
- Barcode (Scan)
- 075597951684
- Rights society
- MCPS
- Label Code
- LC 02339(Labels & cover rear)
- Record Company
- World Circuit Records
- Recorded At
- Estudios EGREM
- Recorded At
- Ocean Way Recording
- Mixed At
- Livingston Studios
- Mixed At
- The Bakery Recording Studios
- Pressed By
- Record Industry
Specifications
- Artist
- Buena Vista Social Club
- Genre
- Latin
- Style
- Afro-Cuban, Son, Danzon, Bolero, Trova, Guajira, Ballad
- Year
- 2015
- Label
- World Circuit
- Catalog number
- WCV050
- Country
- Europe
- Barcode
- 0 75597 95168 4
Tracklist
- A1Chan Chan4:16
- A2De Camino A La Vereda5:03
- A3El Cuarto De Tula7:27
- B1Pueblo Nuevo6:05
- B2Dos Gardenias3:02
- B3¿Y Tú Qué Has Hecho?3:13
- C1Veinte Años3:29
- C2El Carretero3:28
- C3Candela5:29
- C4Amor De Loca Juventud3:21
- D1Orgullecida3:18
- D2Murmullo3:50
- D3Buena Vista Social Club4:50
- D4La Bayamesa2:54
- Executive-Producer
- Nick Gold
- Producer
- Ry Cooder
- Mastered By
- Bernie Grundman
- Recorded By, Mixed By
- Jerry Boys
- Design
- The Team
- Photography By
- Susan Titelman
About this record
The 2015 World Circuit reissue (WCV050) carries etched runouts on sides A–C, with side D stamped 99011 4D—a pressing detail that separates this European 180-gram edition from the original 1997 release. Mastered from the original analogue master tapes and pressed by Record Industry, this gatefold package includes a 20-page booklet and download card, with no BMG logos present.
Demand is substantial: 6,056 collectors want it against 21,879 who own one, yet only 46 copies are listed for sale, suggesting steady availability despite strong interest.
What drives its value
This 2015 reissue commands a price spread shaped by condition: a Mint copy reaches 49.48 USD, while a VG+ example settles at 33.85 USD and a VG copy at 23.44 USD. The lowest asking price across active listings is 39.5 USD, with 46 copies currently on the market.
The want-to-have ratio (6,056 to 21,879) indicates the album remains a standard collection entry rather than a scarce pressing, which explains the moderate pricing relative to its cultural footprint. As a reissue rather than an original, it trades below first pressings; the 180-gram weight and gatefold presentation anchor its value above budget vinyl.
The European origin and Record Industry pressing plant do not command a premium—they are standard for this edition.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number WCV050 on the spine and label. The matrix runouts—etched on sides A, B, and C (BG 99011 3A, BG REI 99011 4B, BG REI 99011 4C) and stamped on side D (BG 99011 4D)—are the technical fingerprint of this 2015 Record Industry pressing.
The gatefold sleeve should display the World Circuit logo and state 'Made in the E.U.' on the back; the absence of BMG logos confirms this is not a co-release variant. Verify the 180-gram weight by heft and the barcode presence.
Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light for hairline scratches and the sleeve for seam splits or ring wear; the 20-page booklet and download card should be intact. Play-test to rule out pressing defects such as warping or off-center pressing, which are rare but possible on reissues.
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Release notes
Housed in a gatefold sleeve and pressed on 180 gram vinyl. Includes a 20 page booklet and a download card. No BMG logos on this release.
Mastered from the original analogue master tapes.
℗ & © World Circuit 1997
[Cover spine, left] [logo - World Circuit] WCV050 ��� Buena Vista Social Club ✩
A World Circuit Production
Made in the E.U.
Runouts are etched except for the matrix no: 99011 4A-D which is stamped
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
What is the difference between this 2015 pressing and the original 1997 World Circuit release?
This 2015 reissue was mastered from the original analogue master tapes and pressed on 180-gram vinyl by Record Industry in the European Union. The original 1997 pressing used different mastering and was pressed elsewhere. Both carry the World Circuit catalogue number WCV050, but the matrix runouts differ: this edition shows etched runouts on sides A–C and a stamped runout on side D. The reissue includes a gatefold sleeve, 20-page booklet, and download card; original pressings may lack these extras.
How much is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 33.85 USD. This is an estimate as of the guide's last update and reflects typical market conditions for this pressing in that condition grade. Actual selling prices vary by seller and venue.
What does the etched versus stamped runout tell me?
The runouts on this pressing are etched on sides A, B, and C (marked BG 99011 3A, BG REI 99011 4B, BG REI 99011 4C) but stamped on side D (BG 99011 4D). Etched runouts are hand-carved into the metal stamper before pressing and are more prone to subtle variations; stamped runouts are machine-applied and more uniform. This mix is typical of Record Industry pressings from this era and does not indicate a defect or variant—it is simply the manufacturing process for this plant.
Is this pressing easy to find?
Yes, relatively. The community data shows 21,879 collectors own this pressing, and 46 copies are currently listed for sale at the lowest price of 39.5 USD. While 6,056 collectors want it, the large installed base and steady supply indicate it is not rare. This is a reissue, not an original, so it was pressed in larger quantities.
What is a Mint copy worth compared to a VG copy?
A Mint copy is priced at 49.48 USD, while a VG copy is valued at 23.44 USD according to the price guide. The difference reflects the premium collectors pay for pristine condition and the risk of wear from play or storage. Most used copies fall into the VG to VG+ range, where prices are 33.85 USD and 23.44 USD respectively.