Spain
1959- Label and catalog number
- Montilla FM-12
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
E3-KP-1920-9.Side 1 Etched
E3-KP-1921-8.Side 2 Etched
E3-KP-1920Side 1 Printed
E3-KP-1921Side 2 Printed
Federico ChuecaLa Gran Via
Vinyl pressings
La Gran Via
by Federico Chueca · 1959
14 pressings5 countriesClassicalRomanticZarzuelaLatin
La Gran Via was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 La Gran Via
2 pressings came out in 1959, 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.
Spain
1959- Label and catalog number
- Montilla FM-12
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Spain | Montilla FM-12First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Spain | Montilla FM-12First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Venezuela | Montilla FM-12LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Spain | Zafiro ZOR-113LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1976 | Spain | Zafiro ZOR-113LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | Colombia | Montilla FMS-12LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1979 | Spain | Zacosa ZCL 1010LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Spain | Zafiro LM-3036LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Puerto Rico | Montilla FM-12LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Puerto Rico | Montilla FM-12LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Montilla FM-12 / Montilla FM 12LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Montilla FM-LD-12LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Montilla FM-12LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Venezuela | Montilla FM-S-12LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Preludio
- A2Calles Y Plazas (Plazuelas) De Madrid
- A3El Caballero De Gracia
- A4Tango De La Menegilda
- B1Los Ratas
- B2Coro De Los Marineritos
- B3El Eliseo Madrelino
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Gran Via are there?
14 vinyl pressings of La Gran Via are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1959 and 1985.
When was La Gran Via first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in Spain. One of them is Montilla FM-12.
How do I tell if my copy of La Gran Via is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FM-12) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E3-KP-1920-9. and E3-KP-1921-8.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is La Gran Via 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.