Mexico
1964- Label and catalog number
- CBS DCS 323
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Javier SolísValses
Vinyl pressings
Valses
by Javier Solís · 1964
10 pressings3 countriesBoleroMariachiRancheraLatin
Valses was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Valses
4 pressings came out in 1964, 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.
Mexico
1964- Label and catalog number
- CBS DCA 323
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
01-05-2189Side A, Label
01-05-2190Side B, Label
Mexico
1964- Label and catalog number
- CBS DCA 323
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
01-05-2189Side A, Label
01-05-2190Side B, Label
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Columbia EX 5218
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP136699-1A P A 2 0Side A runout, stamped; "0" etched
XLP136700-1A 1 P A D 0Side B runout, stamped; "0" etched
XLP 136699Side A label
XLP 136700Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Mexico | CBS DCS 323First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Mexico | CBS DCA 323First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | Mexico | CBS DCA 323First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Columbia EX 5218First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Colombia | CBS 1-4774LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Discos CBS International DML-20390LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | Columbia 1-4774LP | LP |
| ? | Colombia | CBS DCS 774LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia ES 1918LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Caytronics CYS 1055LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Por Tí Aprendí A Querer
- A2Julia
- A3Mañana
- A4Alejandra
- A5Recuerdo
- A6Viva Mi Desgracia
- B1Club Verde
- B2Cuando Escuches Este Vals
- B3Ojos De Juventud
- B4Morir Por Tu Amor
- B5Dios Nunca Muere
- B6Noche Azul
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Valses are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Valses are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1964 and 1980.
When was Valses first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in Mexico, US. One of them is CBS DCS 323.
How do I tell if my copy of Valses is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DCS 323, DCA 323, EX 5218) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Valses 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.