US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 50144
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG50144A FR1Side 1
MG50144B FR1Side 2
Frederick FennellHi-Fi A La Espaňola
Vinyl pressings
Hi-Fi A La Espaňola
by Frederick Fennell · 1957
18 pressings5 countriesClassical
Hi-Fi A La Espaňola was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Hi-Fi A La Espaňola
2 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 2 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.
UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MRL.2575Mercury YMG50144
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
YMG50144 A-1WRunout side A
YMG50144-B-1WRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | UK | Mercury MRL.2575 / Mercury YMG50144First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Mercury MG 50144First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | Mercury MMA 11045 / Mercury MG50144LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | New Zealand | Mercury SR90144LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | New Zealand | Mercury MG 50144LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Mercury Living Presence SR90144LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | US | Mercury Living Presence SR90144 / Mercury 4783827LP, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Europe | Mercury Living Presence SR90144 / Mercury 4783827LP, Stereo, Limited Edition, Remastered, Reissue · Limited | LP, Stereo, Limited Edition, Remastered, Reissue · Limited |
| 2016 | Europe | Mercury Living Presence SR90144 / Mercury 4830494LP, Stereo, Limited Edition, Remastered, Reissue · Limited | LP, Stereo, Limited Edition, Remastered, Reissue · Limited |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Europe | Decca Classics 0028948526024LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Mercury Living Presence MG 75011LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Mercury AMS 16089LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury Living Presence SR90144 / Mercury 4783827LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
| ? | US | Classic Records SR-90144-45 / Mercury SR90144-4512", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury SRI 75097LP | LP |
| ? | US | Mercury Living Presence SR90144LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury Living Presence SR90144 / Mercury SR90144LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Classic Records SR 90144 / Mercury SR 90144LP, 45 RPM, Single Sided, Stereo | LP, 45 RPM, Single Sided, Stereo |
Tracklist
- HI-FI A La Espaňola
- A1Brazilian Sleigh Bells3:13
- A2Andalucia2:42
- A3Malaguena4:10
- A4Batuque3:34
- B1Amparito Roca2:25
- B2Ritual Fire Dance (From "El Amor Brujo")4:01
- B3The Bullfighter's Prayer8:10
- B4Brazilian Dance2:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hi-Fi A La Espaňola are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Hi-Fi A La Espaňola are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1957 and 2022.
When was Hi-Fi A La Espaňola first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, UK. One of them is Mercury MG 50144.
How do I tell if my copy of Hi-Fi A La Espaňola is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG 50144, MRL.2575) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG50144A FR1 and MG50144B FR1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hi-Fi A La Espaňola 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.