Italy
1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM 10148
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
QKAP 11377 3S - 2A 5Runout area A-Side
PKAP 11378 2S - 1A 6Runout area B-Side
PKAP 11377Centre label A-Side
PKAP 11378Centre label B-side
Los Indios TabajarasMaria Elena
Vinyl pressings
Maria Elena
by Los Indios Tabajaras · 1964
10 pressings4 countriesEasy ListeningLatinFolkWorld
Maria Elena was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Maria Elena
2 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 2 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.
France
November 1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM 10148
- Format
- LP
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Italy | RCA Victor LPM 10148First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2822 / RCA Victor LPM 2822LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | France | RCA Victor LPM 10148First yearLP | LP |
| 1965 | Italy | RCA Victor LSP 10148LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Italy | RCA Victor LSP 10148LP | LP |
| 1965 | Italy | RCA Victor LSP 10148LP | LP |
| 1965 | Italy | RCA Victor LPM 10148LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Taiwan | Liming Record LPM 2094LP, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | RCA Victor LPM 10148LP | LP |
| ? | Italy | RCA Victor LSP 10148LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1L'Arcobaleno (Over The Raimbow)2:12
- A2Maria La-o2:25
- A3St. Louis Blues2:38
- A4Sunrise Serenade2:39
- A5Amor, Amor, Amor2:39
- A6Maria Elena3:08
- B1Amapola2:16
- B2Moonlight And Shadows2:08
- B3Polvere Di Stelle (Stardust)2:37
- B4Please2:04
- B5Marta2:34
- B6Tu Sei Sempre Nel Mio Cuor (Always In My Mind)2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Maria Elena are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Maria Elena are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1964 and 1967.
When was Maria Elena first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in Italy, France. One of them is RCA Victor LPM 10148.
How do I tell if my copy of Maria Elena is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPM 10148) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, QKAP 11377 3S - 2A 5 and PKAP 11378 2S - 1A 6. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Maria Elena 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.
