US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4338
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-22996-D5"#2 [lathe]A-Side Runout
45-23002-D6" [lathe]B-Side Runout
45-22996A-Side Label
45-23002B-Side Label
Kingston TrioEl Matador
Vinyl pressings
El Matador
by Kingston Trio · 1960
16 pressings11 countriesFolkThemeFolkWorld
El Matador was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 El Matador
16 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 11 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4338
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
22996 - D1 2 ✲Side A Runout
23002 - D1 2 ✲Side B Runout
45-22996Side A Label
45-23002Side B Label
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4338
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4338
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
22966-D1Both Sides
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 45-CL 15119
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
F 22996-1 G ET 1Runout side A
F 23002-1 E ET 1Runout side B
F 22996 45Label side A
F 23002 45Label side B
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 45-CL 15119
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
F 22996-1 G ET 1Runout side A
F 23002-1 E ET 1Runout side B
F 22996 45Label side A
F 23002 45Label side B
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.
1960s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | Capitol Records 45-CP-1400First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Canada | Capitol Records F4338First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1960 | France | Capitol Records F-4338First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Germany | Capitol Records K 21430First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Germany | Capitol Records K 21430First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1960 | India | Capitol Records 45-CL 15119First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Italy | Capitol Records F 4338First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Japan | Capitol Records 7P-189First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1960 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 4338First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1960 | New Zealand | Capitol Records F.4338First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1960 | UK | Capitol Records 45-CL 15119First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1960 | UK | Capitol Records 45-CL 15119First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1960 | US | Capitol Records 4338First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | Capitol Records 4338First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | Capitol Records 4338First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AEl Matador2:24
- BHome From The Hill2:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of El Matador are there?
16 vinyl pressings of El Matador are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was El Matador first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records 4338.
How do I tell if my copy of El Matador is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4338, 45-CL 15119, 45-CP-1400, F4338) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-22996-D5"#2 [lathe] and 45-23002-D6" [lathe]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is El Matador 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.
