UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F 11466
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CDPRF-29197-T!-IC
CDPRF-29198-TI-IC
Jet HarrisBesame Mucho
Vinyl pressings
Besame Mucho
by Jet Harris · 1962
16 pressings11 countriesPop RockRockPop
Besame Mucho was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Besame Mucho
15 pressings came out in 1962, 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.
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F 11466
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CDPRF-29197-T1-3CSide A Runout Variant 2
CDPRF-29198-T1-3CSide B Runout Variant 2
CDPRF-29197-T!-IC
CDPRF-29198-TI-IC
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F 11466
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CDPRF-29197-TI-IC 1Runout, side A, stamped
CDPRF-29198-TI-IC 1Runout, side B, stamped
{ CPDR.29197Label, side A
{ CPDR.29198 }Label, side B
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F 11466
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CDPRF-29197-TI-IC 11Runout, side A, stamped
CDPRF-29198-TI-ICRunout, side B, stamped
CPDR.29197Label, side A
CPDR.29198Label, side B
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 11466
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
CPDRF-29197-T1-1C
CPDRF-29198-T1-1C
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 11466
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Australia | Decca Y-7081First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Belgium | Decca 9-23.318First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | India | Decca 45-F 11466First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Ireland | Decca 45-F 11466First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Italy | Decca 45-F 11466First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Netherlands | Decca 45-F 11466First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | South Africa | Decca FM.7-6891First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Sweden | Decca F 11466First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | UK | Decca 45-F 11466First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | UK | Decca F 11466First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1962 | UK | Decca F 11466First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1962 | UK | Decca 45-F 11466First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | UK | Decca 45-F 11466First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | UK | Decca 45-F 11466First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | London Records 45-LON 9542First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Decca DL 25 0837", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- ABesame Mucho
- BChills And Fever
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Besame Mucho are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Besame Mucho are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Besame Mucho first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in UK, US, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Decca 45-F 11466.
How do I tell if my copy of Besame Mucho is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-F 11466, F 11466, 45-LON 9542, Y-7081) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CDPRF-29197-T!-IC and CDPRF-29198-TI-IC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Besame Mucho 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.