US
1940- Label and catalog number
- Decca 143
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album
- Runout / matrix
67791Side A Label
67790Side B Label
67792Side C Label
67808Side D Label
Elvira RiosTropic Nights
Vinyl pressings
Tropic Nights
by Elvira Rios · 1940
14 pressings8 countriesBoleroLatin
Tropic Nights was first pressed on vinyl in 1940. 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 Tropic Nights
1 pressing came out in 1940, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | US | Decca 143First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | US | Decca DL 5238LP, 10", Album, Reissue | LP, 10", Album, Reissue |
| 1952 | US | Decca DL 5238LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1957 | US | Decca DL 8425LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Colombia | Decca DL 8425LP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Spain | MCA Records M-18185LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Festival Records CFR10--548LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| ? | Brazil | Decca LTN - 0710", Album, Mono · Mono | 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | Decca DL 8425LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Mexico | Decca DL 8425LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Spain | Columbia CLP 33030LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| ? | US | Decca DL 8425LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Decca DL 5238LP, 10", Album, Repress | LP, 10", Album, Repress |
| ? | Venezuela | Decca DL-8425LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- ATu No Comprendes
- BPerfidia (Tonight)
- CFlores Negras
- DFarolito
- ENoche De Ronda
- FMurmullo (Let Me Whisper)
- GVereda Tropical (Havana For A Night)
- HTe Vi Pasar
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tropic Nights are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Tropic Nights are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1940 and 1970.
When was Tropic Nights first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1940, in US. One of them is Decca 143.
How do I tell if my copy of Tropic Nights is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 143) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 67791 and 67790. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tropic Nights 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.