Mexico
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor MKL/S - 1819
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Deep Groove
- Runout / matrix
MKS-1819-ASide A
MKS-1819-BSide B
José JoséJosé-José
Vinyl pressings
José-José
by José José · 1969
12 pressings6 countriesBalladJazzLatin
José-José was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 José-José
7 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 5 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor MKL/S - 1819
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MKS-1819-ASide A
MKS-1819-BSide B
Mexico
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor MKL/S - 1819
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MKS-1819-ASide A
MKS-1819-BSide B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor MKS 1819
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
El Salvador
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor MKL-1819
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Panama
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor MKL-1819
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | El Salvador | RCA Victor MKL-1819First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Mexico | RCA Victor MKL/S - 1819First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Mexico | RCA Victor MKL/S - 1819First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Mexico | RCA Victor MKL/S - 1819First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Panama | RCA Victor MKL-1819First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Puerto Rico | RCA Victor MKL-1819First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | US | RCA Victor MKS 1819First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Arcano Records DKL1-3117LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Colombia | RCA Victor LPS 53-993LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Mexico | RCA Victor LAN-917LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Mexico | RCA Victor MKL/S - 1819LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Mexico | RCA Victor MKL/S - 1819LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Solo Una Mujer
- A2Una Mañana
- A3Se Agradecerá
- A4Pero Te Extraño
- A5Monólogo
- A6La Amante Perfecta
- B1Sin Ella = Without Her
- B2Agua Con Sal
- B3Lluvia En La Tarde
- B4Presiento
- B5Cuidado
- B6Antes
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of José-José are there?
12 vinyl pressings of José-José are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1969 and 1990.
When was José-José first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Mexico, US, El Salvador, Panama and more. One of them is RCA Victor MKL/S - 1819.
How do I tell if my copy of José-José is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MKL/S - 1819, MKS 1819, MKL-1819) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MKS-1819-A and MKS-1819-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is José-José 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.
