US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Montilla FMS-2093Montilla FMS 2093
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Alfredo KrausSiboney
Vinyl pressings
Siboney
by Alfredo Kraus · 1960
12 pressings6 countriesOperaLatinFolkWorld
Siboney was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Siboney
4 pressings came out in 1960, 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.
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Montilla FM-193Montilla FM 193
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
GM 2944-2 ARC 2-7-4SIDE 1 Etched
GM 2945 NONO ARCSIDE 2 Etched
GM 2944SIDE 1 Printed
GM 2945SIDE 2 Printed
Colombia
1960- Label and catalog number
- Montilla FM-193Montilla FM 193
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
GM 2944/2Side A, runout, etched
GM 2945Side B, runout, etched
GM 2944Side A, label
GM 2945Side B, label
Peru
1960- Label and catalog number
- Montilla FM-193
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Colombia | Montilla FM-193 / Montilla FM 193First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Peru | Montilla FM-193First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Montilla FMS-2093 / Montilla FMS 2093First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Montilla FM-193 / Montilla FM 193First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | US | Montilla FMS-2093 / FJM Musical Industries C.P. FMS 2093LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Venezuela | Gilmar FM-193LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Musidisc 30 CV 1056LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Mexico | Montilla FM-193LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Montilla FMS-2093 / Montilla FMS 2093LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Venezuela | Montilla FM-193 / Montilla FMS-193LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Venezuela | Integra FM-193LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Venezuela | Montilla FM-193LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Siboney
- A2Júrame
- A3Aquellos Ojos Verdes
- A4Te Quiero Dijiste
- A5Ramona
- A6Lamento Borincano
- B1Islas Canarias
- B2Canto Carabalí
- B3Mi Viejo Amor
- B4Lamento Gitano
- B5A La Orilla De Un Palmar
- B6Mediterráneo
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Siboney are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Siboney are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1960 and 1990.
When was Siboney first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, Colombia, Peru. One of them is Montilla FMS-2093.
How do I tell if my copy of Siboney is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FMS-2093, FM-193) 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 Siboney 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.