US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VSD-79203
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VSD-79203A Stereo 285 965Side A etched
VSD-79203B Stereo 285 965Side B etched
Vinyl pressings
Guitarra Flamenco
by Manitas De Plata · 1965
17 pressings7 countriesFlamencoLatin
Guitarra Flamenco was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Guitarra Flamenco
7 pressings came out in 1965, 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VRS 9203
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
VRS - 9203A 28-4 9.65
VRS - 9203B 28-4 9.65
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VSD-79203
- Format
- LP, Stereo
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VRS 9203
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
VRS - 9203A 28-4 9.65Runout A Side etched
VRS - 9203B 28-4 9.65Runout B Side etched
Brazil
1965- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VRS 9203
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
VRS - 9203A 28-4 9.65Runout A Side etched
VRS - 9203B 28-4 9.65Runout B Side etched
Canada
1965- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VSD-79203
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VSD-79203A GT.
VSD-70203B GT.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Brazil | Vanguard VRS 9203First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Canada | Vanguard VSD-79203First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Mexico | Vanguard GX 01-260 / Gamma GX 01-260First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1965 | US | Vanguard VSD-79203First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Vanguard VRS 9203First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Vanguard VSD-79203First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Vanguard VRS 9203First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | New Zealand | Vanguard VSD-79203 / Vanguard VSD 79203LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Vanguard M-V-60025LP | LP |
| ? | France | Philips 849.477 BYLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Philips 842.194 PYLP | LP |
| ? | France | Philips 6332083LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Philips 6332 083LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Philips 849.477 BYLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Greece | Vanguard VSD 79203LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Vanguard VSD 79203LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Vanguard VRS-9203LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Bulerias3:30
- A2Granadinas5:52
- A3Tarantas8:15
- A4Alegrias Del Cante5:11
- A5Sevillanas1:52
- B1Soleares Gitanas5:58
- B2Levantes9:55
- B3Farruca3:37
- B4Jota4:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Guitarra Flamenco are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Guitarra Flamenco are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1965 and 1972.
When was Guitarra Flamenco first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, Brazil, Canada, Mexico. One of them is Vanguard VSD-79203.
How do I tell if my copy of Guitarra Flamenco is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VSD-79203, VRS 9203, GX 01-260) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VSD-79203A Stereo 285 965 and VSD-79203B Stereo 285 965. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Guitarra Flamenco 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.
