US
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-3502RCA Victor LSP 3502
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SPRS-7027-3SA
SPRS-7028-4SB
Esquivel And His OrchestraThe Best Of Esquivel
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of Esquivel
by Esquivel And His Orchestra · 1966
13 pressings9 countriesSpace-AgeLatin JazzEasy ListeningJazz
The Best Of Esquivel 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 The Best Of Esquivel
10 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 7 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
- RCA Victor LPM 3502
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-3502RCA Victor LSP 3502
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SPRS-7027-3S ^1 IA Runout
SPRS-7027A Label
SPRS-7028B Label
SPRS-7028-4S I C2B Label
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-3502
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
SPRM-7025A
SPRM-7026B
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-3502RCA Victor LSP 3502
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Germany
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP 3502
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | RCA Victor LPM-3502First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | RCA Victor LSP-3502 / RCA Victor LSP 3502First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany | RCA Victor LSP 3502First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | Peru | RCA Victor LSP 3502First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | Philippines | RCA Victor LSP 3502First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | Puerto Rico | RCA Victor LSP-3502 / RCA Victor LSP 3502First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | South Africa | RCA Victor RST 42First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | RCA Victor LSP-3502 / RCA Victor LSP 3502First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | RCA Victor LPM 3502First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | RCA Victor LSP-3502 / RCA Victor LSP 3502First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Venezuela | RCA Victor LPV 1910LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | RCA Victor LPM 3502LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Italy | RCA Victor LSP 3502LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Guadalajara2:38
- A2Malagueña3:13
- A3Bye Bye Blues2:13
- A4Poinciana3:03
- A5Jalousie (Jealousy)2:35
- A6Cherokee3:08
- B1Take The 'A' Train2:27
- B2My Reverie (Based On Debussy's "Rêverie")3:17
- B3Adiós, Mariquita Linda3:13
- B4Estrellita2:28
- B5Granada4:08
- B6Magic Is The Moonlight2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of Esquivel are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Best Of Esquivel are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1966 and 1980.
When was The Best Of Esquivel first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Canada, Germany, Peru and more. One of them is RCA Victor LSP-3502.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of Esquivel is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSP-3502, LPM 3502, LPM-3502, LSP 3502) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SPRS-7027-3S and SPRS-7028-4S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Best Of Esquivel 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.
