US
August 8, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records MGV-8008
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
M̶G̶C̶-̶5̶0̶0̶8̶A̶ MGV-8008A HSide A
M̶G̶C̶-̶5̶0̶0̶8̶B̶ MGV-8008B HSide B
Charlie Parker And His OrchestraFiesta
Vinyl pressings
Fiesta
by Charlie Parker And His Orchestra · 1957
10 pressings3 countriesBopLatin JazzJazz
Fiesta was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Fiesta
4 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year. 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
August 8, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records MGV-8008
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
11,770Label side A
11,771Label side B
US
August 8, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records MGV-8008Verve Records MG V-8008
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Yellow Labels
- Runout / matrix
11770 MGC 5008A 1 MGV 8008A A1Runout side A
11771 MGC 5008B 1 MGV 8008B A1Runout side B
MG V-8008 ALabel side A
MG V-8008 BLabel side B
US
August 8, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records MGV-8008Verve Records MG V-8008
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
11770 MGC 5008A 1 MGV 8008A 1 1VRunout, side A
11771 MGC 5008B 1 MGV 8008B 1 A1Runout, side B
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.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | US | Verve Records MGV-8008First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Verve Records MGV-8008First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Verve Records MGV-8008 / Verve Records MG V-8008First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Verve Records MGV-8008 / Verve Records MG V-8008First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Japan | Verve Records MV 2616LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1978 | Japan | Verve Records MV 2616LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Verve Records MGV-8008LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Verve Records MGV-8008 / Verve Records V-8008LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Verve Records V6-8008LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Verve Records V6-8008LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Un Poquito De Tu Amor
- A2Tico Tico
- A3Fiesta
- A4Why Do I Love You
- A5Why Do I Love You (Alternate Take)
- A6Why Do I Love You (Alternate Take)
- B1Mama Inez
- B2La Cucuracha
- B3Estrellita
- B4Begin The Beguine
- B5La Paloma
- B6My Little Suede Shoes
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fiesta are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Fiesta are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1957 and 1978.
When was Fiesta first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US. One of them is Verve Records MGV-8008, released August 8, 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Fiesta is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MGV-8008) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M̶G̶C̶-̶5̶0̶0̶8̶A̶ MGV-8008A H and M̶G̶C̶-̶5̶0̶0̶8̶B̶ MGV-8008B H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fiesta 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.