Germany
1968- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 249 206
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P 1968 AB V 00 249206ASide One
P 1968 AB V 00 249206BSide Two
Roberto Delgado & His OrchestraSpanish Eyes
Vinyl pressings
Spanish Eyes
by Roberto Delgado & His Orchestra · 1968
11 pressings7 countriesEasy ListeningLatin
Spanish Eyes was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Spanish Eyes
4 pressings came out in 1968, 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.
Germany
1968- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 249 206
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
850 249206*A*1Side One
850 249206*B*1Side Two
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 249 206
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
800 249206*A*1Side One
800 249206*B*1Side Two
Spain
1968- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 249 206
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
850 249206*A*1Runout side A
850 249206*B*1Runout side B
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.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Germany | Polydor 249 206First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Germany | Polydor 249 206First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Spain | Polydor 249 206First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | UK | Polydor 249 206First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Spain | Polydor 23 71 037LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | Polydor 249 206LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Canada | Polydor 249 206LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Polydor 249 206LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Belgium | Polydor 2418 135LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Spain | Polydor 24 86 243LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Peters International PLD 1001LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Valencia
- A2El Vito
- A3Maria Bonita
- A4Ojos D'España
- A5El Torero
- A6Spanish Step
- B1Andalucia
- B2Mantilla Española
- B3Mallorca
- B4Granada
- B5España Cañi
- B6Doce Cascabeles
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Spanish Eyes are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Spanish Eyes are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1968 and 1972.
When was Spanish Eyes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in Germany, UK, Spain. One of them is Polydor 249 206.
How do I tell if my copy of Spanish Eyes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 249 206) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P 1968 AB V 00 249206A and P 1968 AB V 00 249206B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Spanish Eyes 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.
