US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Audio Fidelity AFSD 5957
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Blue Labels
Mariachi Miguel Diaz¡Mexico!
Vinyl pressings
¡Mexico!
by Mariachi Miguel Diaz · 1961
12 pressings6 countriesMariachiLatin
¡Mexico! was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 ¡Mexico!
6 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 3 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Audio Fidelity AFLP 1957
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AFLP 1957 A1 (M) 9/18/61 9-19-61 A ABSide A runout etched
AudioMatrixSide A runout stamped
9-8-61 AFLP 1957 B1 (M) 9/5/61 A1 ABSide B runout etched
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Audio Fidelity AFSD 5957
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Silver Labels
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Audio Fidelity AFSD 5957
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Silver Label Variant
- Runout / matrix
AFSD 5957A1 (M) 9/18/61 2-7-62 AudioMatrix AIIIRunout Side A
AFSD 5957B1 (M) 12/17/61 3-12-62 AIII AudioMatrixRunout Side B
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- Audio Fidelity AFLP 1957
- Format
- LP, Album
Mexico
1961- Label and catalog number
- Audio Fidelity AFSD 5957
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | Audio Fidelity AFLP 1957First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1961 | Mexico | Audio Fidelity AFSD 5957First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Audio Fidelity AFSD 5957First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Audio Fidelity AFLP 1957First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Audio Fidelity AFSD 5957First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Audio Fidelity AFSD 5957First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Audio Fidelity 115 011 FBYLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Italy | Audio Fidelity AFSD 5957LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Brazil | Audio Fidelity 82 534LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Audio Fidelity AFSD 9010LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Audio Fidelity AFSD 5957LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Audio Fidelity AFSD 5957LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Juan Colorado2:45
- A2Cocula2:43
- A3El Guaco2:44
- A4El Tirador2:08
- A5Las Trompetas Del Diablo2:37
- A6Las Copetonas2:10
- B1Alma Llanera2:34
- B2El Gusto2:42
- B3Yo Vendo Unos Ojos2:35
- B4Las Campanitas2:28
- B5La Cucaracha2:43
- B6La Adelita3:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of ¡Mexico! are there?
12 vinyl pressings of ¡Mexico! are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1961 and 1982.
When was ¡Mexico! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, Canada, Mexico. One of them is Audio Fidelity AFSD 5957.
How do I tell if my copy of ¡Mexico! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AFSD 5957, AFLP 1957) 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 ¡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.