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Santana – Abraxas
1970 · US · Columbia · Vinyl LP Album
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Apr 15, 2026
- MMint
- $181.44
- NMNear Mint
- $162.34
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $124.14
- VGVery Good
- $85.94
- G+Good Plus
- $47.75
- GGood
- $28.65
- FFair
- $19.10
- PPoor
- $9.55
83 copies listed on Discogs from $1.41.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
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Pressing identification
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- Runout — side A
- AL 30130PAL 30130-1-D Ƨ oPAL 30130 1-D Ƨ oPAL 30130 1-X̶ E C5 1 S CPAL 30130 1-D o C Ƨ B28o S PAL 30130 2 1-Ho S PAL 30130 1-#DƧ PAL 30130 1-D o C5 S CPAL 30130 1#D o C ƧPAL 30130 1- ̷A̷E o A20 S 2 CPAL 30130 1- ̶B̶D o B32 1 C SPAL 30130 1#D E17 S oo P AL 30130-1D Ƨ B 14PAL 30130 1- ̶B̶D G2 1 C S 2PBL 30130 1-E C5 S 1 CPAL 30130 1- ̷A̷E o C8 2 C Ƨ
- Runout — side B
- BL 30130PBL 30130 1-D Ƨ oPBL 30130 1-D o F4 S 1CPBL 30130 1-D o A CPBL 30130 1-H A 5o PBL 30130 1-DPBL 30130 1-D o B 1 CPBL 30130 1E C2 CSPBL 30130 1-E o B 2 CPBL 30130 1-E o A3 2 S 1 CPBL 30130 1-E o E 1 So PBL 30130 1-H 1Ƨ E4PBL 30130 1-D o B 2 C 2
- Rights society
- BMI, ASCAP
- Pressing Plant ID
- Ƨ(Scribed in runouts)
- Manufactured By
- Columbia Records
- Manufactured By
- CBS Inc.
- Recorded At
- Wally Heider Studios
- Recorded At
- Pacific Recording Studios
- Plated At
- Customatrix
- Pressed By
- Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Santa Maria
Specifications
- Artist
- Santana
- Style
- Fusion, Hard Rock, Psychedelic Rock
- Year
- 1970
- Label
- Columbia
- Catalog number
- KC 30130
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Singing Winds, Crying Beasts4:48
- A2Black Magic Woman / Gypsy Queen5:17
- A3Oye Como Va4:17
- A4Incident At Neshabur4:58
- B1Se A Cabo2:49
- B2Mother's Daughter4:25
- B3Samba Pa Ti4:46
- B4Hope You're Feeling Better4:10
- B5El Nicoya1:29
- Producer
- Fred Catero
- Producer
- Santana
- Engineer
- David Brown
- Engineer
- John Fiore
- Arranged By
- Santana
- Artwork [Cover Art]
- Mati Klarwein
About this record
The 1970 US Columbia pressing of Abraxas carries etched runouts stamped with the Customatrix 'o' symbol—a hallmark of early pressings from Columbia Records' Santa Maria plant. Original copies arrived with a poster, and some bore a Time Magazine hype sticker applied to the front cover, obscuring the controversial album art.
The matte gatefold sleeve on this edition includes specific publishing credits on the back that distinguish it from later variations.
What drives its value
Condition drives the entire market for this original US pressing. A Mint copy commands 181.44 USD, while Near Mint drops to 162.34 USD; the gap widens sharply as copies age—VG+ sits at 124.14 USD, VG at 85.94 USD, and Good+ at 47.75 USD.
Currently 83 copies are listed for sale, with the lowest asking 1.41 USD, reflecting heavily played stock. Demand remains strong: 1637 collectors want this pressing against 13242 who own one, signaling sustained interest in the original US edition over the Netherlands CBS pressing (S 64087) and later European reissues.
The original's poster inclusion and hype-sticker variants add collectible layers absent from reissues, justifying the premium for high-grade examples.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number KC 30130 on the spine and label. Examine the dead-wax etching on both sides: the runout strings are AL 30130 (Side A) or BL 30130 (Side B), with variants showing PAL 30130-1-D or PBL 30130 1-D, each stamped with the Customatrix 'o' symbol.
The pressing plant attribution—Columbia Records, CBS Inc., or specifically the Santa Maria facility—appears in the runout. Check the back-sleeve text for "All tunes Petra Music - BMI, except Black Magic Woman - Murbo Music Publ., Inc. BMI..." to confirm this variant (not the Ascap version).
Look for the original poster tucked inside and any hype sticker on the front cover. Grade by vinyl surface condition, label cleanliness, and gatefold integrity; even light play drops value sharply from the M/NM threshold.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
Listen
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Release notes
pressing, as indicated by the "S" in the runouts. Sleeve variation with "All tunes Petra Music - BMI, except ..." on back of sleeve. Similar to , but that release indicates "All tunes Petra Music - Ascap ..." on back of sleeve.
Matte gatefold sleeve.
Original copies include a poster.
Some copies may have a 'hype sticker', with a Time Magazine quote, applied directly to the front cover (see images), obscuring the exposed breasts of the cover art (presumably to appease some retailers).
Recorded at: Wally Heider Recording Studio, San Francisco. Track A4 recorded at Pacific Recording, San Mateo.
All tunes Petra Music - BMI except Black Magic Woman - Murbo Music Publ., Inc. BMI Gypsy Queen - Pab Music Corp. BMI; Oye Somo Va - Planetary Music Pub. Corp. ASCAP
Runouts are etched, except the Customatrix 'o' symbol is stamped. Variant 6, 8 & 11, side A strings feature a scratched out digit, represented by a #. Variant 9 side A string features a crossed out A.
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 original US pressing worth in Very Good+ condition?
A VG+ copy of the 1970 Columbia KC 30130 pressing is valued at 124.14 USD according to the price guide. This represents the midpoint between collectible and played copies; condition below VG+ drops value significantly—VG copies average 85.94 USD.
How do I tell this US pressing apart from the Netherlands CBS version?
The US Columbia original bears catalogue number KC 30130 and runouts etched as AL 30130 or BL 30130 (with Customatrix 'o' stamp). The Netherlands CBS pressing is numbered S 64087. The US edition also shipped with a poster and may carry a hype sticker; the Netherlands reissue typically lacks both. Check the back-sleeve publishing credits: the US original reads "All tunes Petra Music - BMI, except..." while later variants differ.
What does the Customatrix 'o' symbol in the runout tell me?
The stamped 'o' symbol indicates mastering and pressing by Columbia Records' in-house Customatrix system, a signature of early 1970s Columbia pressings. It appears alongside the etched runout string and confirms this is an original pressing, not a later reissue, which would lack this mark or show different plant codes.
Why does the price jump so much between Mint and Near Mint?
A Mint copy is valued at 181.44 USD versus 162.34 USD for Near Mint—a reflection of Abraxas' iconic status and the rarity of truly unplayed original pressings. Even minimal play or storage wear drops a copy into NM; the original poster and potential hype-sticker variant make pristine examples highly sought. Below NM, value erodes quickly: VG+ is 124.14 USD.
Should I buy a copy at the lowest listed price of 1.41 USD?
The lowest asking price of 1.41 USD signals a heavily damaged or unplayable copy—likely Poor or Fair grade, worth 9.55 USD or 19.10 USD respectively at market value. Expect significant surface noise, warping, or label damage. A playable copy in Good+ condition averages 47.75 USD; investing slightly more secures a listenable pressing.