Mexico
1965- Label and catalog number
- Orfeon LP-12-119
- Format
- LP, Album · 1st edition
- Runout / matrix
LP-12-119 A-M- IV-26-65 & ▽9809Side A, etched
LP-12-119 B-M- IV-26-65 & ▽9809Side B, etched
Mariachi Monumental De Silvestre VargasEl Mariachi
Vinyl pressings
El Mariachi
by Mariachi Monumental De Silvestre Vargas · 1965
11 pressings6 countriesMariachiLatin
El Mariachi 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 El Mariachi
1 pressing came out in 1965, 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 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Mexico | Orfeon LP-12-119First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1967 | Japan | Orfeon UPS-157-FLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1967 | Mexico | Orfeon LP-12-119LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1967 | Mexico | Orfeon LP 12-119LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Mexico | Orfeon LP-12-119LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Spain | Gramusic GM-285LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Discos Orfeon XRPL 6044LP | LP |
| ? | France | Discos Orfeon LD. 578-30 / Disques Vogue LD. 578-30LP | LP |
| ? | Mexico | Orfeon LPE-12-119LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Mexico | Orfeon LP-12-119LP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| ? | Venezuela | Orfeon LP 12.10 6LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Allá En El Rancho Grande2:38
- A2Jesusita En Chihuahua2:22
- A3La Malagueña4:04
- A4Guadalajara3:07
- A5Cielto Lindo3:03
- A6El Jabre Tapatio2:32
- B1La Negra2:45
- B2Marcha Zacatecas3:19
- B3La Bamba2:43
- B4El Mariachi3:03
- B5La Adelita2:35
- B6El Tren3:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of El Mariachi are there?
11 vinyl pressings of El Mariachi are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1965 and 1974.
When was El Mariachi first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in Mexico. One of them is Orfeon LP-12-119.
How do I tell if my copy of El Mariachi is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP-12-119) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LP-12-119 A-M- IV-26-65 & ▽9809 and LP-12-119 B-M- IV-26-65 & ▽9809. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is El Mariachi 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.