US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Time Records S/2063
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SMB-220Label side A
SMB-221Label side B
Orizaba And His OrchestraViva Mexico (Process 70)
Vinyl pressings
Viva Mexico (Process 70)
by Orizaba And His Orchestra · 1962
15 pressings8 countriesLatin
Viva Mexico (Process 70) was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Viva Mexico (Process 70)
3 pressings came out in 1962, 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.
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Time Records S/2063
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
SMB-220-N1 #2 ['Anvil/Lathe' symbol] &Side A runout
SMB-221-N1 #2 ['Anvil/Lathe' symbol] &Side B runout
S/2063 ASide A label
SMB-220Side A label
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Time Records S/2063
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SMB-220-N6Runout Side A, Stamped
SMB-221-N6Runout Side B, Stamped
SMB-220Label side A
SMB-221Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | Time Records S/2063First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Time Records S/2063First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | US | Time Records S/2063First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | Time Oriole OTS 2044LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Time Records S/20637", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Jukebox, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Japan | Time Records TLS-2010LP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Time Records OPE-10014LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Time Records S/2063LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | France | Mode Disques MDT. 9403LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Time Records S 71 399 ITLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Time Records TLP-LP 52063LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | Time Oriole OT 2544LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Time Oriole OTS2044LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Time Records S/2063LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Time Records S/2063LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1El Rancho Grande
- A2Cielito Lindo
- A3Chiapenecas
- A4Mexican Hat Dance
- A5La Golondrina
- A6Perfidia
- B1El Momento Verdad
- B2Guadalajara
- B3Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps
- B4Bongolina
- B5Fiesta In Acapulco
- B6Monterrey
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Viva Mexico (Process 70) are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Viva Mexico (Process 70) are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1962 and 1970.
When was Viva Mexico (Process 70) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US. One of them is Time Records S/2063.
How do I tell if my copy of Viva Mexico (Process 70) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S/2063) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SMB-220 and SMB-221. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Viva Mexico (Process 70) 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.