US
1965- Label and catalog number
- DOT Records DLP 25628DOT Records DLP 25,628
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Billy VaughnMexican Pearls
Vinyl pressings
Mexican Pearls
by Billy Vaughn · 1965
13 pressings6 countriesEasy ListeningJazzLatin
Mexican Pearls was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Mexican Pearls
9 pressings came out in 1965, 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- DOT Records DLP 3628
- Format
- LP, Mono
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- DOT Records DLP 25628DOT Records DLP 25,628
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LPS 76151 1 ⅠB3Side A runout stamped
LPS 76152 1 ⅠA2Side B runout stamped
LPS 76,151Side A label
LPS 76,152Side B label
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- DOT Records DLP 3628
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LPM-56151 △7856Side A runout etched
LPM-56152 △7856-XSide B runout etched
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- DOT Records DLP 3628
- Format
- LP, Mono
Australia
1965- Label and catalog number
- DOT Records SZL-931,660
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LPS 76151 SMX17838Side 1 runout stamped etched
LPS 76152 SMX17838Side 2 runout stamped etched
MX17838Side 1 label
MX17838Side 2 label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Australia | DOT Records SZL-931,660First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Canada | DOT Records DLP 25628First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Canada | DOT Records DLP 3628 (C)First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Canada | DOT Records DLP 3628First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | DOT Records DLP 3628First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | DOT Records DLP 25628 / DOT Records DLP 25,628First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | DOT Records DLP 3628First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | DOT Records DLP 25628 / DOT Records DLP 25,628First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | DOT Records DLP 3628First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Brazil | RGE XRLP-6240LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Calendar Records SR66-9591LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Dot Records DLP 25628 / Dot Records DLP 25628 (D)LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | DOT Records SJET-7702LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Mexican Pearls2:50
- A2Blue Orchids2:21
- A3Heart And Soul2:27
- A4A Melody From The Sky2:25
- A5Just One More Chance2:24
- A6Love In Bloom2:35
- B1Dear Heart2:30
- B2It's Easy To Remember2:17
- B3Love Letters2:20
- B4The Nearness Of You2:31
- B5Willow Weep For Me2:39
- B6Stella By Starlight2:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mexican Pearls are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Mexican Pearls are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1965 and 1970.
When was Mexican Pearls first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Australia, Canada. One of them is DOT Records DLP 25628.
How do I tell if my copy of Mexican Pearls is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DLP 25628, DLP 3628, SZL-931,660, DLP 3628 (C)) 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 Mexican Pearls 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.
