Pressing report · Eagles · 1976
Discogs lists 262 vinyl pressings of Hotel California. We looked at the 19 most-owned (plus audiophile editions): who cut and pressed each one, what owners wrote about it in 186 written reviews, how hard it is to find, and the cheapest copy for sale. Not the star ratings: they mix up the music, the pressing and people's gear.
Checked 18 October 2026 · prices in US dollars
Best value
6E 103 · Reissue · Quality Records Pressing, Gatefold
The cheapest copy for sale with notable credits or owner praise, and no owner-reported problems. 1 of 1 owner reviews talk about the pressing.
Any idea what year this was pressed since I see it's a reissue in the description?musicnut72, 2026
Strongest pedigree
UD1S 2-028 · Reissue · Remastered · Limited Edition · 180g, SuperVinyl
Credits include Krieg Wunderlich, Record Technology Incorporated, Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab. 47 of 54 owner reviews talk about the pressing: 9 mention quiet surfaces, 9 mention great sound.
The old 2009 RTI is very quiet with a couple brief distortions but barely any tics or crackles aside.tomwebb101, 2026
Owners' favourite
P-10221Y · Gatefold
22 of 28 owner reviews talk about the pressing: 5 mention quiet surfaces, 4 mention great sound.
Quiet vinyl for a start.RunStu, 2024
When several owners independently describe the same issue (warps, skips, distortion, a dull or harsh sound, or noise on a modern pressing), it's listed here with their words.
It feels phasey here and there, and there's a significant warmth to it (also some end-of-side distortion probably), but for me, no deal-breaking overall, I enjoy listening to this record.oroszpeter, 2023 Open →
A rarity trap is a pressing people chase because it's hard to find, not because it's better: wanted at least 1.2× more than it's owned, with no notable credits and no owner praise.
None of the 19 pressings checked is wanted mainly for its scarcity.
Sorted by pedigree. Pedigree comes from the credits: cutting engineer, mastering, pressing plant and label. Owners counts the written reviews that talk about the pressing, and what they mention. Want/have above 1.2× means real scarcity.
| Pressing | Pedigree | Owners | Want/have | Cheapest | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 · US · Mobile Fidelity Sound LabUD1S 2-028 · Reissue · Remastered · Limited Edition · 180g, SuperVinylDiscogs stars — (—) | Strong★ Krieg Wunderlich, ★ Record Technology Incorporated, ★ Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab, SuperVinyl pressing | 47of 54 about the pressing+ quiet surfaces 9+ great sound 9– dull / harsh sound 4 | —— own | —— for sale | Open |
| 2017 · Europe · Asylum RecordsRRM1-1084 · Reissue · Gatefold, 180 GramDiscogs stars — (—) | Strong★ Chris Bellman, ★ Bernie Grundman Mastering, Record Industry | 13of 17 about the pressing+ quiet surfaces 4– surface noise 2 | —— own | —— for sale | Open |
| 2024 · US · Mobile Fidelity Sound LabUD1S 2-028 · Reissue · Remastered · Repress · Limited EditionDiscogs stars — (—) | Strong★ Krieg Wunderlich, ★ Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab, SuperVinyl pressing | No reviews | —— own | —— for sale | Open |
| 2015 · Worldwide · Asylum RecordsRRM1-1084 · Reissue · 180 GramDiscogs stars — (—) | Strong★ Bernie Grundman, Record Industry | 4of 5 about the pressing | —— own | —— for sale | Open |
| 2021 · US · Asylum RecordsRRM1-1084 · Limited Edition · Reissue · GatefoldDiscogs stars — (—) | Some★ Chris Bellman | 12of 13 about the pressing+ quiet surfaces 2 | —— own | —— for sale | Open |
| 2014 · Europe · Asylum RecordsRRM1-1084 · Reissue · Gatefold, 180 GramDiscogs stars — (—) | Some★ Bernie Grundman | 14of 19 about the pressing– skips / distortion 3+ quiet surfaces 2– surface noise 2 | —— own | —— for sale | Open |
| 1984 · US · Mobile Fidelity Sound LabMFSL 1-126 · Reissue · RemasteredDiscogs stars — (—) | Some★ Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | 4of 5 about the pressing | —— own | —— for sale | Open |
| 1976 · Japan · Asylum RecordsP-10221Y · GatefoldDiscogs stars — (—) | SomeSterling Sound | 22of 28 about the pressing+ quiet surfaces 5+ great sound 4 | —— own | —— for sale | Open |
| 1976 · US · Asylum Records7E-1084 · SP - Specialty Pressing, GatefoldDiscogs stars — (—) | SomeSterling Sound | 7of 20 about the pressing+ great sound 2 | —— own | —— for sale | Open |
| 1976 · US · Asylum Records7E-1084 · Santa Maria PressingDiscogs stars — (—) | SomeSterling Sound | 5of 6 about the pressing | —— own | —— for sale | Open |
| 1976 · Germany · Asylum RecordsAS 53 051 · Pfanz Cut, Gatefold CoverDiscogs stars — (—) | SomeSterling Sound | No reviews | —— own | —— for sale | Open |
| 1976 · UK · Asylum RecordsK 53051 · GatefoldDiscogs stars — (—) | SomeSterling Sound | 2of 3 about the pressing | —— own | —— for sale | Open |
| 1977 · US · Asylum Records6E-103 · Reissue · SP - Specialty PressingDiscogs stars — (—) | SomeSterling Sound | 6of 7 about the pressing | —— own | —— for sale | Open |
| 1976 · Canada · Asylum Records7ES-1084 · GatefoldDiscogs stars — (—) | SomeSterling Sound | 3of 3 about the pressing | —— own | —— for sale | Open |
| Undated · Canada · Asylum Records6E 103 · Reissue · Quality Records Pressing, GatefoldDiscogs stars — (—) | SomeSterling Sound | 1of 1 about the pressing | —— own | —— for sale | Open |
| 1976 · Netherlands · Asylum RecordsAS 53051 · GatefoldDiscogs stars — (—) | SomeSterling Sound | 0of 1 about the pressing | —— own | —— for sale | Open |
| 1976 · Scandinavia · Asylum RecordsAS 53051 · GatefoldDiscogs stars — (—) | SomeSterling Sound | 2of 3 about the pressing | —— own | —— for sale | Open |
| 1976 · Australia · Asylum Records7E-1084 · GatefoldDiscogs stars — (—) | No notable names | 0of 1 about the pressing | —— own | —— for sale | Open |
| 1976 · US · Asylum Records7E-1084 · Club Edition · RCA Music ServiceDiscogs stars — (—) | No notable names | No reviews | —— own | —— for sale | Open |
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