Record Details

Artist:	Eagles
Title:	Hotel California
Format:	12"
Label:	Asylum Records
Cat No:	AS 53 051
Released:	1976
Country:
Genres:	Country RockPop Rock
Condition	Very Good+
Status	Have
Added To List	14th April 2025

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Runout inscriptions are etched. Some of the numbers, after side indicator A, or B in the main matrix number can be superscripted. In a gatefold cover, with a hotel lobby photo, and a "Hotel California" lyrics inside the gatefold, on the right hand side. Came with a "11x33" black & white poster of the band, and a printed inner sleeve containing credits, graphics, and other information. Cat# written as "AS 53 051" on the release. Similar GEMA versions with the same price code Ⓩ on the back cover, and no other price codes: [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/10772969]Release 10772969[/url]: identical, except for the different metalwork (stampers) used. Contains STERLING and runout inscriptions pattern is different all together. [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/10779890]Release 10779890[/url]: identical, except for the different metalwork (stampers) used. Teldec pressing, with "Manufactured in Germany" in runouts. [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/32533380]Release 32533380[/url]: identical, except for the different metalwork (stampers) used. With 53051 etched on both sides. [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/24829580]Release 24829580[/url]: has different information printed at the bottom of the back cover, color of the letters is also different, it is white. [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/25669903]Release 25669903[/url]: almost identical with the release above, Release 24829580, except for the different length and content of the rim text on label B. On labels: a) rim text, upper row: "An Asylum Recording Distributed By WEA Music GmbH... Made In Germany" b) underneath track titles: "Produced by Bill Szymczyk for Pandora Productions, Ltd. ℗ 1976 Asylum Records" On the inner sleeve: "...Recorded at Criteria Studios, Miami & The Record Plant, Los Angeles, March - October 1976. Mixed by Bill Szymczyk in Miami. Mastered at Sterling Sound, New York City... On the back cover, bottom: "℗ & © Elektra / Asylum/Nonsuch Records ...Made in Germany"

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