UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia TWO 103
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
YAX 1264-1 G PSide A
YAX 1265-1 GASide B
YAX.1264Side A label
YAX.1265Side B label
Manuel And His Music Of The MountainsExotica
Vinyl pressings
Exotica
by Manuel And His Music Of The Mountains · 1965
16 pressings8 countriesEasy ListeningExoticaJazzPop
Exotica 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 Exotica
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.
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33SX 1770
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia TWO 103
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
YAX 1264-1 HRunout side A
YAX 1265-1 0Runout side B
YAX.1264Label side A
YAX.1265Label side B
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia TWO 103
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
YAX 1265-1 LSide A runout, stamped
YAX 1264-1 G HSide B runout, stamped
(YAX.1265)Side A label
(YAX.1264)Side B label
France
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia TWO 103 FEMI TWO 103 F
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YAX 1264Label side A
YAX 1265Label side B
Germany
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SMC 84 109Columbia 74 109
- Format
- LP
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | France | Columbia TWO 103 F / EMI TWO 103 FFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | Germany | Columbia SMC 84 109 / Columbia 74 109First yearLP | LP |
| 1965 | New Zealand | Columbia TWO.103MFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1965 | UK | Columbia TWO 103First yearLP | LP |
| 1965 | UK | Columbia 33SX 1770First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1965 | UK | Columbia TWO 103First yearLP | LP |
| 1965 | UK | Columbia TWO 103First yearLP | LP |
| 1966 | Canada | Capitol Records TAW 15001LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Capitol Records STAW-15001LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo TWO-L 104LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | Columbia 2C 062-04.441LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1970 | Australia | World Record Club S/4806 / World Record Club S-4806LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1971 | Australia | World Record Club S/4806 / World Record Club S-4806LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1972 | Australia | World Record Club S/4806 / World Record Club S-4806LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Columbia SCXO 1770 / Columbia SCXO-1770LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Venezuela | Odeon OLP-521 / Odeon SOLP-521LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Exotica
- A2Autumn Leaves
- A3Sabara
- A4Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
- A5Dusk
- A6Forget Domani
- B1Tico Tico
- B2La Vie En Rose
- B3Life Goes On
- B4The Dancers Of Delphi
- B5Two Strangers Met
- B6Blood And Sand
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Exotica are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Exotica are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1965 and 1972.
When was Exotica first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in UK, France, Germany, New Zealand. One of them is Columbia TWO 103.
How do I tell if my copy of Exotica is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TWO 103, 33SX 1770, TWO 103 F, SMC 84 109) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YAX 1264-1 G P and YAX 1265-1 GA. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Exotica 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.
