US
1966- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAL 3473
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
UAL•3473A•1B 1 D — A CA-side runout
UAL•3473B•1B 1 — B J P CB-side runout
Al CaiolaTuff Guitar Tijuana Style
Vinyl pressings
Tuff Guitar Tijuana Style
by Al Caiola · 1966
11 pressings5 countriesRockLatinPopFolk
Tuff Guitar Tijuana Style was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Tuff Guitar Tijuana Style
7 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 4 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 6473
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records ULP 1129
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ULP 1129 A.1Etched into runout area side A
ULP 1129 B.1Etched into runout area side B
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records SULP 1129
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SULP 1129 A-1Side A Runout Stamped
SULP 1129 = B-1Side B Runout Stamped
(SULP-1129A)Side A Label
(SULP-1129B)Side B Label
Australia
1966- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAL-8101
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MX147245 UAL8101-1
MX147246 UAL8101-2
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAL 3473
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | United Artists Records UAL-8101First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | United Artists Records UAL 3473First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | United Artists Records UAS 6473First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | United Artists Records ULP 1129First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | United Artists Records SULP 1129First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | United Artists Records UAL 3473First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | United Artists Records UAS 6473First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Australia | United Artists Records UALS-8101LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Universal Summit SRA 250-072 / Universal Summit SRA-250,072LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | Universal Summit SRA 250-072 / Sunset Records SRA250-072LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Japan | United Artists Records PS-1341-UALP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1El Flicko1:50
- A2The Shadow Of Your Smile3:05
- A3Never On Sunday2:15
- A4Spanish Harlem2:43
- A5Cuando Calienta El Sol2:15
- A6Thunderball2:20
- B1South Of The Border (Down Mexico Way)2:27
- B2Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars (Corcovado)2:07
- B3Fascination2:17
- B4Baubles, Bangles & Beads2:25
- B5Morgen2:45
- B6Pablo2:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tuff Guitar Tijuana Style are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Tuff Guitar Tijuana Style are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1966 and 1967.
When was Tuff Guitar Tijuana Style first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Australia, Canada. One of them is United Artists Records UAL 3473.
How do I tell if my copy of Tuff Guitar Tijuana Style is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UAL 3473, UAS 6473, ULP 1129, SULP 1129) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, UAL•3473A•1B 1 D — A C and UAL•3473B•1B 1 — B J P C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tuff Guitar Tijuana Style 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.