France
1961- Label and catalog number
- Bel Air 361015Bel Air 361.015
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CPIS 361015 A YPARTX 48547 21 M6 214670Side A Runout: stamped
CPIS 361015 B M6 214670 YPARTX 48548 21Side B Runout: stamped
Michel Magne Et Son Grand OrchestreTropical Fantasy
Vinyl pressings
Tropical Fantasy
by Michel Magne Et Son Grand Orchestre · 1961
12 pressings4 countriesSpace-AgeEasy ListeningJazz
Tropical Fantasy 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 Tropical Fantasy
2 pressings came out in 1961, 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.
France
1961- Label and catalog number
- Bel Air 321.042Bel Air 321042
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
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 | France | Bel Air 361015 / Bel Air 361.015First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | France | Bel Air 321.042 / Bel Air 321042First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Canada | Columbia CL 1693LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Columbia CS 8493LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Columbia CL 1693LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Columbia CS 8493LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Columbia CL 8493LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Bel Air 7087LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | France | Bel Air 321042 / Bel Air 361.015LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia CS 8493LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Venezuela | Ronde 361042LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Venezuela | Ronde 321042LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Amapola2:02
- A2Congo2:09
- A3Baia3:13
- A4Tabou2:25
- A5Peanut Vendor1:27
- A6Acertate Mas2:16
- A7Copacabana1:50
- A8Brazil2:32
- B1Two Silhouettes2:44
- B2Sahara2:46
- B3Solamente Una Vez1:58
- B4Quizas, Quizas, Quizas2:09
- B5Besame Mucho2:07
- B6Perfidia2:12
- B7El Cumbachero1:25
- B8Tropical2:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tropical Fantasy are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Tropical Fantasy are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1961 and 1962.
When was Tropical Fantasy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in France. One of them is Bel Air 361015.
How do I tell if my copy of Tropical Fantasy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 361015, 321.042) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CPIS 361015 A YPARTX 48547 21 M6 214670 and CPIS 361015 B M6 214670 YPARTX 48548 21. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tropical Fantasy 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.