Spain
1972- Label and catalog number
- EKIPO 66.8065-VSEKIPO 66.8065 - VS
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
668065 - VS - A R II 1Runout side A, stamped
668065 VS - B R I 1Runout side B, stamped
Orchester Claudius AlznerEl Cumbanchero
Vinyl pressings
El Cumbanchero
by Orchester Claudius Alzner · 1972
13 pressings9 countriesLatin JazzEasy ListeningJazzLatin
El Cumbanchero was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Cumbanchero
4 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Spain
1972- Label and catalog number
- EKIPO 66.8065-VS
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
668065 - VS - A G IIA Side, stamped
668065 VS - B RB Side, stamped
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Oryx COSMO 2002
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PLPS - 30132 A2Side A Runout Stamped
COSMO 2002 ASide A Runout Stamped
PLPS - 30132 B2Side B Runout Stamped
COSMO 2002 BSide B Runout Stamped
Argentina
1972- Label and catalog number
- Elite Special PLPS 30132Opus PLPS 132
- Format
- LP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Argentina | Elite Special PLPS 30132 / Opus PLPS 132First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | Spain | EKIPO 66.8065-VS / EKIPO 66.8065 - VSFirst yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | Spain | EKIPO 66.8065-VSFirst yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | UK | Oryx COSMO 2002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Spain | Turquesa MSE 3.011 SLP | LP |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Peters International PLD 2029LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Romania | Eurostar CDS 046 / Casa de discuri Stîngă CDS 046LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Elite Special PLPS 30132 / Carinia Records PLPS 30132LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Epic EPC 52979LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Elite Special PLPS 30132LP | LP |
| ? | Switzerland | Elite Special PLPS 30132LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
| ? | Switzerland | Ex Libris EL 12117LP | LP |
| ? | Switzerland | Elite Special PLPS 30132LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Carioca2:15
- A2Maria Dolores2:55
- A3El Cumbanchero2:20
- A4Ay, Ay, Ay Paloma3:20
- A5Brasil2:15
- A6Maria La O2:20
- A7Cavaquinho1:35
- B1Quien Sera2:40
- B2Adios Mariquita Linda2:18
- B3Tico Tico1:45
- B4Tabu1:53
- B5En Espana Dicen1:55
- B6Amado Mio2:50
- B7Buenas Noches Mi Amor2:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of El Cumbanchero are there?
13 vinyl pressings of El Cumbanchero are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1972 and 1992.
When was El Cumbanchero first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Spain, UK, Argentina. One of them is EKIPO 66.8065-VS.
How do I tell if my copy of El Cumbanchero is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 66.8065-VS, COSMO 2002, PLPS 30132) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 668065 - VS - A R II 1 and 668065 VS - B R I 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is El Cumbanchero 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.