Germany
1950- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 48406
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Red Labels
- Runout / matrix
48406 A Made in Germany 2011 2 DH T 25.11.50Runout side A
48406 B Made in Germany 2012 2 DH 25.11.50 LRunout side B
Alfred HauseOlé Guapa / A Media Luz
Vinyl pressings
Olé Guapa / A Media Luz
by Alfred Hause · 1950
10 pressings3 countriesSchlagerTangoPop
Olé Guapa / A Media Luz was first pressed on vinyl in 1950. 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 Olé Guapa / A Media Luz
3 pressings came out in 1950, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Norway
1950- Label and catalog number
- Polydor P 48406
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
48406 A 25.11.50 2011²DHRunout, side A
48406 B 25.11.50 2012²DHRunout, side B
2011 kkLabel, side A
2012 kkLabel, side B
Sweden
1950- Label and catalog number
- Polydor H 48 406
- Format
- Shellac, 10"
- Runout / matrix
2011 ² DH 25.11.50A Side Runout
2012 ² DH 25.11.50B Side Runout
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.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Germany | Polydor 48406First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1950 | Norway | Polydor P 48406First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1950 | Sweden | Polydor H 48 406First yearShellac, 10" | Shellac, 10" |
| 1954 | Germany | Polydor 22 0797", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | Germany | Polydor 22 0797", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | Germany | Polydor P 48406Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Polydor 22 0797", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Polydor 48406Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Polydor 48 406Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Sweden | Polydor H 48.406Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AOlé Guapa
- BA Media Luz
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Olé Guapa / A Media Luz are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Olé Guapa / A Media Luz are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1950 and 1954.
When was Olé Guapa / A Media Luz first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1950, in Germany, Norway, Sweden. One of them is Polydor 48406.
How do I tell if my copy of Olé Guapa / A Media Luz is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 48406, P 48406, H 48 406) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 48406 A Made in Germany 2011 2 DH T 25.11.50 and 48406 B Made in Germany 2012 2 DH 25.11.50 L. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Olé Guapa / A Media Luz 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.