US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Time Records S/2026
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
SKB-769-N5 ZAside A runout etched
SKB-770-N5 ZAside B runout etched
SKB-769side A label
SKB-770side B label
Al Caiola And His OrchestraPercussion Español Vol. 2
Vinyl pressings
Percussion Español Vol. 2
by Al Caiola And His Orchestra · 1961
13 pressings7 countriesLatin
Percussion Español Vol. 2 was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Percussion Español Vol. 2
4 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year. 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Time Records S/2026
- Format
- LP · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
SKB-769-N 4 ( ANVIL) &side A runout etched( looks like & )
SKB-770-N 4 (anvil)side B runout etched (looks like &)
SKB-769side A label
SKB-770side B label
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Time Records S/2026
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
KB-771-N10 M1side A runout stamped
KB-772-N2side B runout etched
KB-771side A label
KB-772side B label
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Time Records 52026
- Format
- LP, Mono · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
KB-771Side A label
KB-772Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Time Records S/2026First yearLP | LP |
| 1961 | US | Time Records S/2026First yearLP | LP |
| 1961 | US | Time Records S/2026First yearLP | LP |
| 1961 | US | Time Records 52026First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | Time Oriole OT 2518LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | Time Oriole OTS 2018LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Spain | Discos Vergara 31.8.004 - ESLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Time Records S-2026 / W & G S-2026LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Time Records S/2026LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Time Records S/2026LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Time Records S 71 439 ITLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Peru | Time Records S-2026LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Time Records 52026LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Frenesi2:09
- A2Chiapenecas2:00
- A3Guadalajara1:58
- A4Maria Elena2:35
- A5Vito Paso Double1:55
- A6Adios2:11
- B1Valencia1:53
- B2Siboney2:32
- B3España1:48
- B4Ay, Ay, Ay2:15
- B5Dengozo Samba1:44
- B6La Golondrina2:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Percussion Español Vol. 2 are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Percussion Español Vol. 2 are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1961 and 1964.
When was Percussion Español Vol. 2 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US. One of them is Time Records S/2026.
How do I tell if my copy of Percussion Español Vol. 2 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S/2026, 52026) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SKB-769-N5 ZA and SKB-770-N5 ZA. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Percussion Español Vol. 2 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.
