US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKL-149Elektra 149
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
EKL 149 AA runout stamped
EKL 149 BB runout stamped
SabicasFestival Gitana
Vinyl pressings
Festival Gitana
by Sabicas · 1958
15 pressings6 countriesFlamencoLatin
Festival Gitana was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Festival Gitana
2 pressings came out in 1958, 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
1958- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKL-249-XElektra 249-X
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EKL-249X-A-7 4-24-59 RVC STEREOA side label
EKL-249X-B-7 4-24-59 RVC STEREOB side label
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.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | US | Elektra EKL-149 / Elektra 149First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Elektra EKL-249-X / Elektra 249-XFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Elektra EKS-7149LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Elektra EKL-149 / Elektra 149LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK & Europe | XTRA XTRA 1029LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1967 | Italy | Vedette Records VRM 36043LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Italy | Vedette Records VRMS 343LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Spain | Marfer M. 30-245 SLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Mode Disques MDINT 9125 / Mode Disques MDINT 9 125LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Vintage F 50007 / Vintage F 50 007LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Time Wind F50007 / Time Wind F 50 007LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Time Wind F50007 / Time Wind F 50 007LP | LP |
| ? | UK & Europe | XTRA XTRA 1029LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Elektra Legacy Everest LEG 115LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Elektra EKS-7149LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Bulerías
- A2Taranto
- A3Verdiales
- A4Tientos
- B1Sevillanas
- B2Fandangos
- B3Soleá Por Bulería
- B4Martinete Y Seguiriya
- B5Fandangos De Huelva
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Festival Gitana are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Festival Gitana are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1958 and 1976.
When was Festival Gitana first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US. One of them is Elektra EKL-149.
How do I tell if my copy of Festival Gitana is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EKL-149, EKL-249-X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EKL 149 A and EKL 149 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Festival 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.
