US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Tico Records LP 1021
- Format
- LP, Album
José Alfredo JiménezDown Mexico Way
Vinyl pressings
Down Mexico Way
by José Alfredo Jiménez · 1956
10 pressings5 countriesRancheraLatin
Down Mexico Way was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Down Mexico Way
1 pressing came out in 1956, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | US | Tico Records LP 1021First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Mexico | Harmony HL-8118LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Mexico | Harmony HL 8118LP | LP |
| 1972 | US | Caytronics CYS 1281LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Bolivia | CBS 20029 / Discos CBS CBS 20029LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Bolivia | CBS 50039LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Colombia | CBS 4942LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Mexico | Columbia DCA 5LP | LP |
| ? | Mexico | Harmony HL 8118LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Venezuela | Harmony HL-9.027LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Tu Y Los Nubes
- A2El Jinete
- A3Amor Del Alma
- A4Tu Y La Mentira
- A5Guitarras De Media Noche
- A6Cuatro Caminos
- B1Camino De Guanajuato
- B2Serenata Hausteca
- B3Ella
- B4Tu Recuerdo Y Yo
- B5Virgencita De Zapopan
- B6Cuando El Destino
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Down Mexico Way are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Down Mexico Way are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1956 and 1972.
When was Down Mexico Way first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US. One of them is Tico Records LP 1021.
How do I tell if my copy of Down Mexico Way is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP 1021) 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 Down Mexico Way 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.
