US
1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 74-0343
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZPKS-8147 2S HA runout etched
ZPKS-8146 2S HB runout etched
Jefferson AirplaneMexico
Vinyl pressings
Mexico
by Jefferson Airplane · 1970
17 pressings11 countriesPsychedelic RockRock
Mexico was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Mexico
15 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 10 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 74-0343
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZPKS-8147A
ZPKS-8146B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 74-0343
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ZPKS-8147A
ZPKS-8146B
UK
August 1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 1989RCA Victor 74-0343
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZPKM 8147-1Variant 2: Run-Out Side A
ZPKM 8146-1Variant 2: Run-Out Side B
ZPKS 8147Label Side A
ZPKS 8146Label Side B
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 1989
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
Italy
September 1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor N 1615
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZKAA 17344Label side A
ZKAA 17345Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | RCA Victor 74-0343First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Canada | RCA Victor 74-0343First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | France | RCA Victor 49.677First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | RCA Victor 74-0343First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Japan | RCA SS-1966First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Japan | RCA SS-1966First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | New Zealand | RCA Victor 74-0343First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Philippines | RCA Victor 74-0343First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 1989First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | RCA Victor 74-0343First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | RCA Victor 74-0343First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | RCA Victor 74-0343First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 1989 / RCA Victor 74-0343First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | Italy | RCA Victor N 1615First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1970 | Italy | RCA Victor N 1615First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | RCA 74-03437", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AMexico2:07
- BHave You Seen The Saucers3:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mexico are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Mexico are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was Mexico first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK, Italy, Canada and more. One of them is RCA Victor 74-0343.
How do I tell if my copy of Mexico is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 74-0343, RCA 1989, N 1615, 49.677) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZPKS-8147 2S H and ZPKS-8146 2S H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mexico 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.
