Mexico
1963- Label and catalog number
- Orfeon LP-12-267Orfeon LP/E-12-267
- Format
- LP
Chavela VargasVol. 3
Vinyl pressings
Vol. 3
by Chavela Vargas · 1963
10 pressings4 countriesSonRancheraBoleroLatin
Vol. 3 was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Vol. 3
4 pressings came out in 1963, 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.
Mexico
1963- Label and catalog number
- Orfeon LP-12-267Orfeon LP/E-12-267
- Format
- LP
Colombia
1963- Label and catalog number
- Orfeon LPO-26
- Format
- LP
Costa Rica
1963- Label and catalog number
- Orfeon LP-12-267
- Format
- LP
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.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Colombia | Orfeon LPO-26First yearLP | LP |
| 1963 | Costa Rica | Orfeon LP-12-267First yearLP | LP |
| 1963 | Mexico | Orfeon LP-12-267 / Orfeon LP/E-12-267First yearLP | LP |
| 1963 | Mexico | Orfeon LP-12-267 / Orfeon LP/E-12-267First yearLP | LP |
| 1964 | Mexico | Orfeon LP-12-267LP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Mexico | Orfeon LP-12-267 / Orfeon LP/E-12-267LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1973 | Spain | Orfeon S-26.175LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Spain | Orfeon S-26.175LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Spain | Orfeon 17.0967/7 / Movieplay 17.0967/7LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Spain | Orfeon 15.0172/4 / Movieplay 15.0172/4LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Hace Un Ano3:05
- A2Mia Nomas3:57
- A3Si Es Que Te Vas2:25
- A4Soledad3:11
- A5Que Si Te Quiero Juralo3:07
- A6Varon2:48
- B1Cartas Marcadas3:14
- B2Obsesion3:00
- B3Alondra3:18
- B4Desden3:51
- B5Un Ratito2:58
- B6Tu Y Mentira3:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Vol. 3 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Vol. 3 are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1963 and 1973.
When was Vol. 3 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in Mexico, Colombia, Costa Rica. One of them is Orfeon LP-12-267.
How do I tell if my copy of Vol. 3 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP-12-267, LPO-26) 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 Vol. 3 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.