US
1957- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-1460
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
(H2ZP-3356)On label A
(H2ZP-3357)On label B
Miguel Aceves MejiaThe Man From Mexico
Vinyl pressings
The Man From Mexico
by Miguel Aceves Mejia · 1957
11 pressings4 countriesMariachiRancheraLatin
The Man From Mexico was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 The Man From Mexico
1 pressing came out in 1957, 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.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | US | RCA Victor LPM-1460First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Spain | RCA 3L12036LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Venezuela | RCA Victor LPM-1460LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Venezuela | RCA LPM - 1460LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | Venezuela | RCA Victor LPV-1290LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | Venezuela | RCA Victor 100-01041 / RCA 1290LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | Venezuela | RCA Victor LPV-1290LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | Spain | RCA Victor LSP-12036LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Venezuela | RCA RCA-85.066LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | RCA Victor BBL26LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Spain | RCA 3L12036 / RCA 3L 12036LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Eso Merece Un Trago = That Calls For A Drink
- A2La Cama De Piedra = The Stone Bed
- A3La Malagueña
- A4El Aguacero = The Summer Shower
- A5Mi Derrota = My Downfall
- A6Mal De Amores = Love Sick
- B1Que Seas Feliz = May You Be Happy
- B2Ayes De Amor En El Río = Love Sighs From The River
- B3Por Tu Orgullo = Because Of Your Pride
- B4La Espiga
- B5Que Bonito Que Bonito = How Pretty
- B6La Noche Y Tu = You And The Night
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Man From Mexico are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Man From Mexico are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1957 and 1992.
When was The Man From Mexico first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US. One of them is RCA Victor LPM-1460.
How do I tell if my copy of The Man From Mexico is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPM-1460) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (H2ZP-3356) and (H2ZP-3357). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Man From 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.