Germany
1938- Label and catalog number
- Telefunken A 2563
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
23065Label side A
23066Label side B
Rosita SerranoLa Paloma / Carmencita La Gitana
Vinyl pressings
La Paloma / Carmencita La Gitana
by Rosita Serrano · 1938
10 pressings4 countriesTangoBoleroSchlagerLatin
La Paloma / Carmencita La Gitana was first pressed on vinyl in 1938. 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 La Paloma / Carmencita La Gitana
1 pressing came out in 1938, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1930s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | Germany | Telefunken A 2563First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono |
1940s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Germany | Telefunken A 2563Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1940 | Germany | Telefunken A 2563Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1948 | Sweden | Telefunken A 2563Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Czechoslovakia | Ultraphon B 18117Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Denmark | Telefunken A 2563Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Denmark | Telefunken A 2563Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Telefunken A 2563Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Telefunken A 2563Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Telefunken A 2563Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ALa Paloma
- BCarmencita La Gitana
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Paloma / Carmencita La Gitana are there?
10 vinyl pressings of La Paloma / Carmencita La Gitana are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1938 and 1948.
When was La Paloma / Carmencita La Gitana first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1938, in Germany. One of them is Telefunken A 2563.
How do I tell if my copy of La Paloma / Carmencita La Gitana is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use A 2563) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 23065 and 23066. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is La Paloma / Carmencita La Gitana 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.