US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9525
- Format
- LP, Album
Marty RobbinsTonight Carmen
Vinyl pressings
Tonight Carmen
by Marty Robbins · 1967
16 pressings8 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Tonight Carmen was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Tonight Carmen
11 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 7 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 2725
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP118860-1CSide A Runout
XLP118861-1CSide B Runout
XLP 118860Side A Label
XLP 118861Side B Label
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9525
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XMS118862-1EA side stamped, B side etched
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- CBS BPG 63116
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP 118860
XLP 118861
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBPG 63116
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SBPG 63116 AIStamped Side A
SBPG 63116 BIStamped Side B
Australia
1967- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 233436CBS CS 9525
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MX153918Side 1 label
MX153919Side 2 label
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.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Australia | CBS SBP 233436 / CBS CS 9525First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Canada | Columbia CS 9525First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Canada | Columbia CS 9525First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Germany | Columbia S 63 116First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1967 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 473434 / CBS CS 9525First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | South Africa | CBS ALD 8074First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | CBS BPG 63116First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | CBS SBPG 63116First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Columbia CS 9525First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1967 | US | Columbia CL 2725First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Columbia CS 9525First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Netherlands | CBS S 63116LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Columbia CL 9525LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Columbia Limited Edition LE 10189LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia CS 9525LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia Limited Edition LE 10189LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Tonight Carmen
- A2Waiting In Reno
- A3Is There Anything Left I Can Say
- A4Loves Gone Away
- A5Bound For Old Mexico
- A6Don't Go Away Señor
- B1The Girl With Gardenias In Her Hair
- B2In The Valley Of The Rio Grande
- B3The Mission In Guadalajara
- B4Chapel Bells Chime
- B5Spanish Lullaby
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tonight Carmen are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Tonight Carmen are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1967 and 1972.
When was Tonight Carmen first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Columbia CS 9525.
How do I tell if my copy of Tonight Carmen is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CS 9525, CL 2725, BPG 63116, SBPG 63116) 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 Tonight Carmen 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.
