US
1979- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records AY-1132
- Format
- LP, Album · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AY-1132-A-MCA (2) ◈ P ◈Side 1
AY-1132-B-MCA (2) ◈ P ◈Side 2
Freddy FenderTex-Mex
Vinyl pressings
Tex-Mex
by Freddy Fender · 1979
13 pressings6 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Tex-Mex was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Tex-Mex
10 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 6 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AY-1132
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CP-AY-1132-A-RE-1 (5)Runout side A
CP AY-1132-B-RE-1 (5)Runout side B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AY-1132
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AY-1132-A-RE-1 ➁ A 4 \ Ƨ CSRunout side A
AY-1132-B-RE-1 ➁ A 2 \ S CSRunout side B
AY-1132-ALabel side A
AY-1132-BLabel side B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AY-1132
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
TI CT AY-1132-A-RE-1③ ΛSide A Etched [Λ Stamped]
TI AY AA-1132-B-RE-1 ⑧ A3Side B Etched [Last A Stamped]
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AY-1132
- Format
- LP, Album · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AY-1132-A-MCA ① 1 ⧈-G-⧈Side A
AY-1132-B-MCA ① ⧈-G-⧈ 1Side B
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AY 1132MCA Records AY 1132
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AY-1132-A2 FH 29/6Side A runout, etched
AY-1132-B 15/5/T Rob.Side B runout, etched
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | ABC Records AY 1132 / MCA Records AY 1132First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | ABC Records 9022-1132First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Netherlands | MCA Records 1A 062-63232First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Norway | ABC Records AY-1132First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Sweden | ABC Records AY-1132First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | MCA Records AY-1132First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | ABC Records AY-1132First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | ABC Records AY-1132First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | ABC Records AY-1132First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | ABC Records AY-1132First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-37109LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Norway | ABC Records AY-1132LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | MCA Records AY-1132LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1You're Turning Down The Flame Of Love Too Low2:25
- A2Leaning3:15
- A3If That's All That's Worrying You2:35
- A4Just Because2:25
- A5I Really Don't Want To Know3:52
- A6Walking Piece Of Heaven2:27
- B1She Came To The Valley2:38
- B2I'm A Fool To Care2:54
- B3She's Gone2:00
- B4Sweet Summer Day2:36
- B5Forgive2:41
- B6Cajun Stomp2:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tex-Mex are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Tex-Mex are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Tex-Mex first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, Australia, Canada, Netherlands and more. One of them is MCA Records AY-1132.
How do I tell if my copy of Tex-Mex is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AY-1132, AY 1132, 9022-1132, 1A 062-63232) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AY-1132-A-MCA (2) ◈ P ◈ and AY-1132-B-MCA (2) ◈ P ◈. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tex-Mex 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.
