US
May 1959- Label and catalog number
- Crown Records CLP 5109Crown Records 5109
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CLP 5109-1Runout Side A etched
CLP 5109-2Runout Side B etched
Jose BarrosoFlamenco
Vinyl pressings
Flamenco
by Jose Barroso · 1959
13 pressings4 countriesFlamencoLatinFolkWorld
Flamenco was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Flamenco
1 pressing came out in 1959, 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 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | US | Crown Records CLP 5109 / Crown Records 5109First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | UK | Eros ERL 50005LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | Eros ERLS 50005LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | Custom Records CS 1005LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Custom Records CS 1005LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Custom Records CS 1005LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Astor GGS 686LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Crown Records CST 141LP | LP |
| ? | US | Crown Records CST 141LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Crown Records CST 141LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Crown Records CST 141LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Crown Records CLP 5109 / Crown Records 5109LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Crown Records CLP 5109LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Farruca
- A2El Vito
- A3Soleares
- A4Serenata Espanola
- A5Nostalgia
- A6Tranquillo
- B1Malaguena
- B2Cuadros De Aragon
- B3Pagina Romantica
- B4Soleares Opus 10
- B5Fandaguillos
- B6Tango Espanol
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Flamenco are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Flamenco are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1959 and 1966.
When was Flamenco first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US. One of them is Crown Records CLP 5109, released May 1959.
How do I tell if my copy of Flamenco is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CLP 5109) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CLP 5109-1 and CLP 5109-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Flamenco 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.