US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Tops Records L 907
- Format
- LP, 10"
- Runout / matrix
TS-L-907-A
TS-L-907-B
Albert Sack OrchestraSouth Of The Border Favoriters
Vinyl pressings
South Of The Border Favoriters
by Albert Sack Orchestra · 1953
10 pressings1 countryLatinPop
South Of The Border Favoriters was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 South Of The Border Favoriters
2 pressings came out in 1953, 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
1953- Label and catalog number
- Tops Records E 509
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | US | Tops Records L 907First yearLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| 1953 | US | Tops Records E 509First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Tops Records 45-R10117", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | US | Tops Records R1011Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Tops Records E 5097", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | US | Tops Records R101110", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Tops Records 45-R-10117", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | US | Tops Records 45-R-10117", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | US | Tops Masterpieces E 5097", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | US | Tops Records 45-R-10117", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1Mexican Hat Dance
- A2La Cucaracha
- B1Adios Muchachos
- B2Orchids In The Moonlight
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of South Of The Border Favoriters are there?
10 vinyl pressings of South Of The Border Favoriters are listed here, from 1 country.
When was South Of The Border Favoriters first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US. One of them is Tops Records L 907.
How do I tell if my copy of South Of The Border Favoriters is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use L 907, E 509) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TS-L-907-A and TS-L-907-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is South Of The Border Favoriters 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.