Mexico
1958- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor MKL 1055RCA Victor MKL-1055
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MKL 1055 ARunout side A
MKL 1055 BRunout side B
Miguel Aceves MejiaEl Gallo Colorado
Vinyl pressings
El Gallo Colorado
by Miguel Aceves Mejia · 1958
10 pressings4 countriesMariachiRancheraLatin
El Gallo Colorado was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Gallo Colorado
2 pressings came out in 1958, 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.
Mexico
1958- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor MKL 1055RCA Victor MKL-1055
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MKL 1055 AStamped on runout side A
MKL 1055 BStamped on runout side B
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.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Mexico | RCA Victor MKL 1055 / RCA Victor MKL-1055First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Mexico | RCA Victor MKL 1055 / RCA Victor MKL-1055First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Venezuela | RCA Victor 100-01085 / RCA Victor 1599LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1978 | Mexico | RCA Victor MKL/S-1055LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | RCA Victor 05(0121)00043LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Mexico | RCA Victor MKL 1055 / RCA Victor MKL-1055LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Mexico | RCA Victor MKL 1055 / RCA Victor MKL-1055LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | RCA Victor MKS-1055(e)LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Arcano Records DKL 1-3046LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | RCA Victor MKL 1055 / RCA Victor MKL-1055LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1La Malagueña
- A2Ni El Dinero Ni Nadie
- A3Adorado Tormento
- A4El Gallo Colorado
- A5Homenaje A Pedro Infante
- A6Eso Merece Un Trago
- B1Fiesta En El Corazón
- B2Amor Se Dice Cantando
- B3La Cecilia
- B4Está Sellado
- B5Prieta Linda
- B6La Espiga
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of El Gallo Colorado are there?
10 vinyl pressings of El Gallo Colorado are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1958 and 1978.
When was El Gallo Colorado first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in Mexico. One of them is RCA Victor MKL 1055.
How do I tell if my copy of El Gallo Colorado is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MKL 1055) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MKL 1055 A and MKL 1055 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is El Gallo Colorado 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.