Mexico
1963- Label and catalog number
- Musart EX 45052
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
X1-45052-Side A
X2-45052-Side B
Mariachi México de Pepe VillaMariachi Mexico
Vinyl pressings
Mariachi Mexico
by Mariachi México de Pepe Villa · 1963
10 pressings2 countriesMariachiLatinFolkWorld
Mariachi Mexico 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 Mariachi Mexico
1 pressing came out in 1963, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Mexico | Musart EX 45052First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1968 | Mexico | Musart EX 46139 / Musart 461397", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1968 | Mexico | Musart EX 46139 / Musart 461397", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1969 | Bolivia | Musart MUB - 45064 / Musart MUB-450647", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Mexico | Musart 450527", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Mexico | Musart EX 450527", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Mexico | Musart EX 450527", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Mexico | Musart EX 450527", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | Mexico | Musart EX 450527", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Mexico | Musart EX 45052 / Musart 450527", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1Jarabe Tapatio
- A2Las Mañanitas
- B1Guadalajara
- B2La Negra
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mariachi Mexico are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Mariachi Mexico are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1963 and 1969.
When was Mariachi Mexico first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in Mexico. One of them is Musart EX 45052.
How do I tell if my copy of Mariachi Mexico is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EX 45052) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, X1-45052- and X2-45052-. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mariachi Mexico 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.