UK
November 19, 1965- Label and catalog number
- Pye International 7N.25335
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4-PRONG push out Centre
- Runout / matrix
77N25335 A2 △ HA side runout
7N 25335 B1 △ HB side runout
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana BrassSpanish Flea
Vinyl pressings
Spanish Flea
by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass · 1965
13 pressings4 countriesLatin JazzJazz
Spanish Flea was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Spanish Flea
13 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 4 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Pye International 7N.25335
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
77N25335 A2 △HA side runout
7N 25335 B1 △HB side runout
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Pye International 7N.25335
- Format
- 7", Single · Knock-Out Centre
- Runout / matrix
77N25335 A2 Δ H 1 KT LRunout side A
77N25335 B1 Δ H 2 KT MRunout side B
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Pye International 7N.25335
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
77N25335 A2 △H TKA-side runout
7N 25335 B1 △H KTB-side runout
7N.25335-AA-side label
7N.25335-BB-side label
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Pye International 7N.25335
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4-prong centre
- Runout / matrix
77N25335 A2△HA Side Runout, stamped
7N 25335 B1△HB Side Runout
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Pye International 7N.25335
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4prong centre
- Runout / matrix
7N 25335 A1 △ HVariant 1 - Runout A-side
7N 25335 B1 △ HVariant 1 - Runout B-side
7N25335 A2 △ HVariant 2 - Runout A-side
7N25335 B1 △ HVariant 2 - Runout B-side
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.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Germany | London Records DL 20 797First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Ireland | Pye Records 7N.25335First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Sweden | London Records HL 7128First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Sweden | London Records HL 7128First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Sweden | London Records HL 7128First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Sweden | London Records HL 7128First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1965 | UK | Pye International 7N.25335First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Pye International 7N.25335First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1965 | UK | Pye International 7N.25335First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Pye International 7N.25335First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Pye International 7N.25335First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Pye International 7N.25335First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | UK | Pye International 7N.25335First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
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Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Spanish Flea are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Spanish Flea are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Spanish Flea first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in UK, Germany, Ireland, Sweden. One of them is Pye International 7N.25335, released November 19, 1965.
How do I tell if my copy of Spanish Flea is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7N.25335, DL 20 797, HL 7128) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 77N25335 A2 △ H and 7N 25335 B1 △ H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Spanish Flea 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.
