US
1966- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount ABCS-564
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ABCS 564A
ABCS 564B
Carlos MontoyaSpontaneous Flamenco
Vinyl pressings
Spontaneous Flamenco
by Carlos Montoya · 1966
11 pressings6 countriesFlamencoLatin
Spontaneous Flamenco 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 Spontaneous Flamenco
6 pressings came out in 1966, 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount ABC 564
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ABC 564 1 Er Bell Sound sf
ABC 564 B 1 Er Bell Sound sf
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount ABCS-564
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice CLP. 3584
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount ABCS-564Sparton ABCS-564
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Germany
1966- Label and catalog number
- Philips 843 517 BYStern Musik 843 517 BY
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AA843517 1Y 1 Made in Germany B *Runout side A - machine stamped - this variant
AA843517 2Y 1 Made in Germany C *Runout side B - machine stamped - this variant
AA 843 517.1 YMatrix on label - side A
AA 843 517.2 YMatrix on label - side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | ABC-Paramount ABCS-564 / Sparton ABCS-564First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany | Philips 843 517 BY / Stern Musik 843 517 BYFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | His Master's Voice CLP. 3584First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | ABC-Paramount ABCS-564First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | ABC-Paramount ABC 564First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | ABC-Paramount ABCS-564First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Ampar ML-32072 / Ampar ML--32,072LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Australia | Ampar ML-32072 / Ampar SFL-932072LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice CSD 2584LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | ABC-Paramount ABCS 564 / ABC-Paramount ST-90951LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| ? | Venezuela | ABC-Paramount LP-7172LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Tempo Gitario4:35
- A2Cante Jondo4:44
- A3Guadaira4:38
- A4Compas Calo (Bulerias)3:27
- B1Fandango6:00
- B2Gaditana3:40
- B3Trianera4:36
- B4Jerez (Bulerias)2:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Spontaneous Flamenco are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Spontaneous Flamenco are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Spontaneous Flamenco first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Canada, Germany. One of them is ABC-Paramount ABCS-564.
How do I tell if my copy of Spontaneous Flamenco is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ABCS-564, ABC 564, CLP. 3584, 843 517 BY) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ABCS 564A and ABCS 564B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Spontaneous Flamenco 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.