UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33SX 1538
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XAX 2498-1N M 1Side A runout, stamped
XAX 2499-1N M 1Side B runout, stamped
Manuel And His Music Of The MountainsEcstasy
Vinyl pressings
Ecstasy
by Manuel And His Music Of The Mountains · 1963
10 pressings6 countriesEasy ListeningLatinClassical
Ecstasy was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Ecstasy
5 pressings came out in 1963, 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.
Australia
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SCXO 3487
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
India
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33SX 1538
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XAX 2498 - 1NRunout Side 1
XAX 2499 - 1NRunout Side 2
XAX.2498Label Side 1
XAX.2499Label Side 2
India
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33SX 1538
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XAX 2498-INRunout A
XAX 2499-INRunout B
South Africa
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33JSX 1538
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
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.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | Columbia SCXO 3487First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | India | Columbia 33SX 1538First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | India | Columbia 33SX 1538First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | South Africa | Columbia 33JSX 1538First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Columbia 33SX 1538First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | World Record Club S/5246LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1976 | Australia | World Record Club R-00850 / World Record Club S/5246LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Columbia SGHX 10001LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo LCLP 229LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | Columbia SCX 3487LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Siboney
- A2Non Dimenticar
- A3Delicado
- A4Spanish Harlem
- A5Quando, Quando, Quando
- A6Poinciana
- A7Ecstasy
- B1Perfidia
- B2Katyna
- B3Munisterio'e Santa Chiara
- B4Sierra
- B5Nicola
- B6Tell Me In September
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ecstasy are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Ecstasy are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1963 and 1976.
When was Ecstasy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in UK, Australia, India, South Africa. One of them is Columbia 33SX 1538.
How do I tell if my copy of Ecstasy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 33SX 1538, SCXO 3487, 33JSX 1538) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XAX 2498-1N M 1 and XAX 2499-1N M 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ecstasy 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.
