Netherlands
1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MDY 135 376
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AA 135376 1Y
AA 135376 2Y
Los Chavales De EspañaSpanish Fire
Vinyl pressings
Spanish Fire
by Los Chavales De España · 1961
14 pressings7 countriesLatinFolkWorld& Country
Spanish Fire was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Spanish Fire
3 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 3 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury PPS-2025
- Format
- LP, Mono
Brazil
1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury STLP 600.002
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
135376.1Y
135376.2Y
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Brazil | Mercury STLP 600.002First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | Netherlands | Mercury MDY 135 376First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Mercury PPS-2025First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Spain | Mercury 135 376 MDYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Mercury SR 60874LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Mercury MG20874LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Canada | Mercury PPS 6025LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | Mercury SML 30013LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | Mercury SR 6002 TSLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Mercury Wing SRW 16395LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Brazil | Mercury 6460 020LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury 222 001 MWYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | South Africa | Mercury SR 60874LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | Mercury MMC 14121 / Mercury MMC. 14121LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Ay Ay Ay
- A2La Marcha De Cadiz
- A3Doce Cascabeles
- A4Amor
- A5Te Sigo Esperando
- A6Danza Castellana
- B1Flamenco Twist
- B2La Morena De Mi Copla
- B3La Violetera
- B4Escandalo
- B5Noche De Ronda
- B6Viva Madrid
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Spanish Fire are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Spanish Fire are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1961 and 1975.
When was Spanish Fire first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in Netherlands, US, Brazil. One of them is Mercury MDY 135 376.
How do I tell if my copy of Spanish Fire is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MDY 135 376, PPS-2025, STLP 600.002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA 135376 1Y and AA 135376 2Y. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Spanish Fire 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.