US
1966- Label and catalog number
- GNP Crescendo GNP 2022GNP Crescendo GNPS-2022
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
GNPS-2022-1A side runout
GNPS-2022-2B side runout
Billy StrangeIn The Mexican Bag
Vinyl pressings
In The Mexican Bag
by Billy Strange · 1966
18 pressings9 countriesBeatAcousticSpace RockPop
In The Mexican Bag 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 In The Mexican Bag
9 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 7 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
- GNP Crescendo GNP 2022GNP Crescendo GNPS-2022
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- GNP Crescendo GNP 2022GNP Crescendo GNP-2022
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Vocalion VA-N 8055
- Format
- LP, Mono
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- GNP Crescendo GNPS 2022
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Colombia
1966- Label and catalog number
- Circulo Musical 010
- 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 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | GNP Crescendo GNPS 2022First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Colombia | Circulo Musical 010First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | France | Disques Vogue INT 40033 / Disques Vogue INT. 40033First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Germany | Disques Vogue LDVS 17105 GFirst yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Vocalion VA-N 8055First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | GNP Crescendo GNP 2022 / GNP Crescendo GNP-2022First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | GNP Crescendo GNP 2022 / GNP Crescendo GNPS-2022First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | GNP Crescendo GNP 2022 / GNP Crescendo ST-90686LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1966 | US | GNP Crescendo GNP 2022 / GNP Crescendo GNPS-2022First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Venezuela | Orbe ORLP 4031First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | GNP Crescendo SGNPL-933,743 / GNP Crescendo SGNPL-933743LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Australia | Universal Summit SRA250.149LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | Australia | Universal Summit SRA250.149 / Universal Summit SRA-250,149LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Vocalion SAV-7011LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | New Zealand | Vocalion LAEM 6053LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | GNP Crescendo GNP 2022 / GNP Crescendo GNP-2022LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Venezuela | Circulo Musical No.230LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| ? | Venezuela | Prix LPP-2034LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1These Boots Are Made For Walking2:18
- A2Crying Time2:26
- A3Flowers On The Wall2:22
- A4Michelle3:06
- A5Caliente1:55
- A6Tijuana Taxi2:20
- B1The Shadow Of Your Smile2:17
- B2Guillermo's Guitar2:45
- B3Adios1:50
- B4Spanish Eyes2:45
- B5A Touch Of Tobasco1:50
- B6Hava Tequila2:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of In The Mexican Bag are there?
18 vinyl pressings of In The Mexican Bag are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1966 and 1974.
When was In The Mexican Bag first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Canada, Colombia and more. One of them is GNP Crescendo GNP 2022.
How do I tell if my copy of In The Mexican Bag is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GNP 2022, VA-N 8055, GNPS 2022, 010) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GNPS-2022-1 and GNPS-2022-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is In The Mexican Bag 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.
