US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Malva LPM-201
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · High Fidelity
- Runout / matrix
LPM-201-A 7-23-65 10-2 7-65 EKSide A, etched
LPM-201-B 7-23-65 10-2 7-65 EKSide B, etched
Conjunto SensaciónSwing
Vinyl pressings
Swing
by Conjunto Sensación · 1965
10 pressings3 countriesGuaguancóSon MontunoBoleroDescarga
Swing 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 Swing
3 pressings came out in 1965, 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Malva LPM-201
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · High Fidelity
- Runout / matrix
LPM-201-A 7-23-65 10-2 7-65 EKSide A, etched
LPM-201-B 7-23-65 10-2 7-65 EKSide B, etched
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Malva LPM-201
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Malva label, High Fidelity
- Runout / matrix
LPM-201-A 7-23-65 10-2 7-65 EKSide A, etched
LPM-201-B 7-23-65 10-2 7-65 EKSide B, etched
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.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | US | Malva LPM-201First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Malva LPM-201First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Malva LPM-201First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Tropical TRLP 4602LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Tropical TRLP 4602LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Tropical TRLP 4602LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Venezuela | Palacio LP 8056LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | Colombia | Delujo 469018LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Tropical TRLP 4602LP, Album, Reissue, Tour Recording, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Tour Recording, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Malva LPM-201LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Salsa
- A2Baila Conmigo
- A3Los Que Lloran Son Los Niños
- A4Punto Final
- A5Vamonos De Fiesta
- A6Rumba Oriental
- B1Mi-So Den Boso
- B2El Rincon
- B3Huyes De Mi Amor
- B4Guaguanco #1
- B5Congas Callejeras
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Swing are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Swing are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1965 and 1973.
When was Swing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US. One of them is Malva LPM-201.
How do I tell if my copy of Swing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPM-201) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LPM-201-A 7-23-65 10-2 7-65 EK and LPM-201-B 7-23-65 10-2 7-65 EK. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Swing 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.