Brazil
1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records 7L-6008
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Los MachucambosLa Bamba
Vinyl pressings
La Bamba
by Los Machucambos · 1969
16 pressings3 countriesSambaCha-ChaLatin
La Bamba 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 La Bamba
1 pressing came out in 1969, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Brazil | London Records 7L-6008First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | Decca 79.559 A7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Belgium | Decca 125/79.559 Y7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Belgium | Decca 79.559 / Decca 79.559 A7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1972 | Belgium | Decca 125/79.559Y7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Belgium | Decca 125/79.559Y7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Belgium | Decca 125.79.559Y7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Belgium | Decca 125/79.559 Y7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | Decca 125/79.559 Y7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Decca 79.559 y / Decca 79.5597", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Belgium | Decca 79.559 / Decca 79.559-Y7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Belgium | Decca 79.5597", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| ? | Belgium | Decca 79.559-Y7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Belgium | Decca 79.559 y / Decca 79.5597", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Belgium | Decca 79.559 y / Decca 79.5597", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | France | Decca 79.559 A7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALa Bamba
- BOtra Bamba
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Bamba are there?
16 vinyl pressings of La Bamba are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1969 and 1972.
When was La Bamba first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Brazil. One of them is London Records 7L-6008.
How do I tell if my copy of La Bamba is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7L-6008) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is La Bamba 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.
