France
February 1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 86.350
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Blue labels
- Runout / matrix
11R 63M 1153 D2Runout, side A, stamped
11R 63M 1154 D2Runout, side B, stamped
LPM 2.822Labels
11 R 63 M 1153Label, side A
Los Indios TabajarasMaria Elena
Vinyl pressings
Maria Elena
by Los Indios Tabajaras · 1964
19 pressings4 countriesEasy ListeningJazzLatin
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
4 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 4 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
January 1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor VLP 2822
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Jukebox, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PPLA.6748Label A
PPLA 6749Label B
Mexico
1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor MKE-488
- Format
- 7", EP
Spain
1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 3-20738
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
850 4UH 1311=4Runout stamped, Side A
850 4UH 1312=4Runout stamped, Side B
3F4UH-1311Label, Side A
3F4UH-1312Label, Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Mexico | RCA Victor MKE-488First year7", EP | 7", EP |
| 1964 | Spain | RCA Victor 3-20738First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor VLP 2822First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Jukebox, Stereo |
| 1964 | France | RCA Victor 86.350First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | France | RCA Victor 86.350 M / RCA Victor 86.3507", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | France | RCA Victor 86.350 M / RCA Victor 86.3507", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | France | RCA Victor 86.350 M / RCA Victor 86.3507", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | France | RCA Victor 86.3507", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | France | RCA Victor 86.350 / RCA Victor LPM 2.8227", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | France | RCA Victor 86.350 / RCA Victor LPM 2.8227", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | France | RCA Victor 86.350 M / RCA Victor 86.3507", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | France | RCA Victor 86.350 / RCA Victor LPM 2.8227", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | France | RCA Victor 86.3507", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | France | RCA Victor 86.3507", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | France | RCA Victor 86.350 M / RCA Victor 86.3507", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | RCA Victor 86.3507", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | France | RCA Victor 86.350 M / RCA Victor 86.3507", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | RCA Victor 86.3507", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Maria Elena
- A2Ternura
- B1Jungle Dream
- B2Pajaro Campana
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Maria Elena are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Maria Elena are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1964 and 1972.
When was Maria Elena first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in France, US, Mexico, Spain. One of them is RCA Victor 86.350, released February 1964.
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 86.350, VLP 2822, MKE-488, 3-20738) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 11R 63M 1153 D2 and 11R 63M 1154 D2. 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.
