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Santana – Santana
1971 · US · Columbia · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Apr 14, 2026
- MMint
- $43.40
- NMNear Mint
- $38.84
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $29.70
- VGVery Good
- $20.56
- G+Good Plus
- $11.42
- GGood
- $6.85
- FFair
- $4.57
- PPoor
- $2.28
181 copies listed on Discogs from $0.85.
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 30595AL30595-2・FAL30595-2・AAL30595-2EAL30595-2・OAL30595-2.F・Oo AL30595 - 2A 35o AL 30595-2.F. p C 3AL30595-2NAL30595-2E P 2 o
- Runout — side B
- BL 30595BL30595-2・FBL30595-2・ABL30595-2・F.BL30595-2B 2BL30595 - 2NBL30595-2.F・Oo BL30595 - 2B 29o BL 30595-2.F. p C 3BL30595-2・OBL30595-2.F. P 2 o
- Rights society
- BMI
- Pressing Plant ID
- P
- Manufactured By
- Columbia Records
- Manufactured By
- CBS Inc.
- Recorded At
- Columbia Studios
- Plated At
- Customatrix
- Pressed By
- Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman
Specifications
- Artist
- Santana
- Style
- Psychedelic Rock
- Year
- 1971
- Label
- Columbia
- Catalog number
- KC 30595
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Batuka3:35
- A2No One To Depend On5:25
- A3Taboo5:40
- A4Toussaint L'Overture5:54
- B1Everybody's Everything3:30
- B2Guajira5:50
- B3Jungle Strut5:19
- B4Everything's Coming Our Way3:19
- B5Para Los Rumberos2:44
- Producer
- Santana
- Engineer
- Glen Kolotkin
- Design [Album]
- Heavy Water Light Show
- Design [Album]
- Joan Chase
- Design [Album]
- Mary Ann Mayer
- Photography By [Inside]
- Joan Chase
About this record
The runout matrices on this 1971 US pressing carry a faint stamped "P" marking the Columbia Records Pressing Plant in Pitman, New Jersey—often so reduced it reads as barely a line in the dead wax. Collectors hunting the original must distinguish this from the concurrent 1971 UK CBS pressing (S 69015) and later reissues, since the Pitman plant signature is the key identifier.
With 181 copies currently listed for sale and a Mint estimate of 43.40 USD against a Poor floor of 2.28 USD, condition drives the entire market for this foundational Latin-rock album.
What drives its value
The price spread reflects how condition segregates this pressing's market. A Mint copy commands 43.40 USD; step down to NM and the value falls to 38.84 USD, then to 29.70 USD in VG+ condition.
The mid-range VG grade sits at 20.56 USD, while worn copies (G+ to P) collapse from 11.42 USD to 2.28 USD. The lowest asking price across 181 active listings is 0.85 USD, signaling a deep surplus of played or damaged stock.
Community ownership is broad—14,966 collectors have it—yet 973 still want it, suggesting the original 1971 US pressing retains appeal despite its ubiquity. The original Columbia pressing (KC 30595) outpaces later reissues in collector priority, anchoring its resilience in the secondary market.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number KC 30595 on the spine and label. The dead-wax runouts read AL 30595 or BL 30595 (sides A and B respectively), often followed by a stamped "P" so faint it appears as a hairline—this denotes Pitman pressing.
Some copies show AL30595-2・F or BL30595-2・F, indicating a later matrix cut. The label stock is Columbia's 1971 standard; no barcode appears on this issue.
Grading requires close inspection: Mint (M) means unplayed with no surface wear; NM allows minimal signs of handling; VG+ shows light play but no audible distortion; VG exhibits noticeable groove wear and light surface noise. The album was recorded at Columbia Studios in San Francisco, a detail sometimes noted on original sleeves.
Pitman pressings are sonically consistent but vary in plating generations—early runs (AL/BL without suffix) tend to sound slightly warmer than later 2・F cuts.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
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Release notes
The Pitman "P" in the matrices may be very faint, reduced in most cases to merely a line. Runouts are etched, except for the "P" which is stamped.
Recorded at Columbia Studios, San Francisco.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
How do I tell this 1971 US pressing from the UK CBS version?
The US pressing carries catalogue number KC 30595 on the label and spine; the UK pressing is CBS S 69015. The runout matrices differ: US reads AL 30595 or BL 30595 (with the faint Pitman "P"), while UK matrices follow a different sequence. The label design and pressing plant credit also differ—the US label lists Columbia Records; the UK uses CBS branding. Both are 1971 originals, but the US pressing is generally preferred by collectors.
What is a VG+ copy of this pressing worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is estimated at 29.70 USD. This represents light play with minimal surface noise and no audible distortion. The estimate reflects market data as of the guide's publication date; actual sales vary based on sleeve condition and pressing variation (early vs. later matrix cuts).
Why is the "P" in the runout so hard to see?
The release notes specify that the Pitman "P" is stamped (not etched like the rest of the matrix), and in most cases it is reduced to merely a line. This is a factory characteristic, not wear or damage. Use a bright light and magnifying glass angled across the dead wax to catch it. The presence of this faint stamp confirms the Pitman plant pressing.
What should I expect to pay for a Mint copy?
A Mint copy is priced at 43.40 USD according to the price guide. However, 181 copies are currently for sale at varying prices; the lowest asking price is 0.85 USD (likely heavily damaged or a bulk lot). Most Mint examples sell closer to the guide estimate, assuming no defects in vinyl or sleeve.
Is the original 1971 US pressing better than later reissues?
The original 1971 US pressing (KC 30595, Pitman plant) is the most sought by collectors. A 2006 Argentine reissue (Columbia 8279 690270-2) exists but is a CD, not vinyl. The 1971 original's sonic character and historical value make it the preferred version among serious collectors, reflected in its steady demand (973 want it against 14,966 who own it).