US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Stereo-Fidelity SF-22200Stereo-Fidelity SF-22200
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
101 StringsFire And Romance Of South America
Vinyl pressings
Fire And Romance Of South America
by 101 Strings · 1964
17 pressings6 countriesBig BandEasy ListeningJazzLatin
Fire And Romance Of South America was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Fire And Romance Of South America
5 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 2 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Stereo-Fidelity SF-22200Somerset P-22200
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SF 22200 A Bell Sound 9-1-64 A11 AudioMatrixRunout A
SF 22200 B Bell Sound A11 9-1-64 AudioMatrixRunout B
SF-22200-ALabel A
SF-22200-BLabel B
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Stereo-Fidelity SF-22200SOMA SF-22200
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Jukebox
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Stereo-Fidelity MI-22200Somerset P-22200
- Format
- LP, Album, Misprint · Light Blue High Fidelity Somerset Label
- Runout / matrix
MI-22200-A 1 9-17-64 Bell Sound sf AB AudioMatrixRunout A
MI-22200-B 1 Bell Sound sf AB 9-1-64 AudioMatrixRunout B
MI-22200-ALabel A
MI-22200-BLabel B
Canada
1964- Label and catalog number
- Somerset S 222
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Canada | Somerset S 222First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | US | Stereo-Fidelity SF-22200 / Stereo-Fidelity SF-22200First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Stereo-Fidelity SF-22200 / Somerset P-22200First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Stereo-Fidelity SF-22200 / SOMA SF-22200First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Jukebox | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Jukebox |
| 1964 | US | Stereo-Fidelity MI-22200 / Somerset P-22200First yearLP, Album, Misprint | LP, Album, Misprint |
| 1966 | US | Alshire S-5040LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Italy | Somerset SS 571LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Spain | Mizar S-4.020LP | LP |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Spain | Yupy S - 14.072LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | Spain | Yupy CL-20 / Orlador CL-20LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1973 | Spain | Yupy S - 14.072LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Astor Records Pty. Ltd. GG 637LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | Stereo-Fidelity PSF222LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Paragon PGS 538LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Somerset 637LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Somerset 637LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Somerset SS 571LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Brazil
- A2La Cumparsita
- A3Ay Ay Ay
- A4Desafinado
- A5Inca Theme
- B1Tico Tico
- B2El Choclo
- B3Encanto Del Caribe (Enchantment Of The Carribean)
- B4Carnaval Do Rio (Carnival In Rio)
- B5Adios Muchachos
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fire And Romance Of South America are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Fire And Romance Of South America are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1964 and 1973.
When was Fire And Romance Of South America first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, Canada. One of them is Stereo-Fidelity SF-22200.
How do I tell if my copy of Fire And Romance Of South America is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SF-22200, MI-22200, S 222) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fire And Romance Of South America on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
