US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Columbia WL 171
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XLP49410-1A T DSide A
XLP49411-1A CSide B
x"LP"49410Side A Label
x"LP"49411Side B Label
SabicasFlamenco Virtuoso
Vinyl pressings
Flamenco Virtuoso
by Sabicas · 1960
14 pressings8 countriesFlamencoLatinClassicalFolk
Flamenco Virtuoso was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Flamenco Virtuoso
4 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 2 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.
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Columbia WS 320
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSM 49412Side A Label
XSM 49413Side B Label
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Columbia WL 171
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
x"LP"49410Side A Label
x"LP"49411Side B Label
BMI
Canada
1960- Label and catalog number
- Columbia WL 171
- Format
- LP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Canada | Columbia WL 171First yearLP | LP |
| 1960 | US | Columbia WL 171First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1960 | US | Columbia WS 320First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Columbia WL 171First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | Spain | Hispavox HXS 000 03 / Hispavox HXS 000-03LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1961 | Spain | Hispavox HXS 000 03 / Hispavox HXS 000-03LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Spain | Hispavox HX 000 03 / HXS 000 03LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | Spain | Hispavox HXS 000 03 / Hispavox HXS 000-03LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | Japan | Columbia PS-3014LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Uruguay | Hispavox SHV 60637 / Hispavox HXS 000-03LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | Sonolux LP 12-260 / Hispavox LP 12-260LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Mexico | Gamma GX 00-004LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | South Africa | Meteor MLP 1036LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Musical Heritage Society MHS 764LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Ay Mis Ducas4:34
- A2Inspiration De Sabicas2:58
- A3Ritmo Granadino3:12
- A4Camino De Jerez5:14
- A5Aire Flamenco4:15
- A6Fandango Huelvano4:32
- B1De Los Laureles4:32
- B2Ole Mis Tres Guitarras4:00
- B3El Castillo Moro4:10
- B4Brisas Cubanas2:20
- B5Taconeo Gitano3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Flamenco Virtuoso are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Flamenco Virtuoso are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1960 and 1981.
When was Flamenco Virtuoso first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, Canada. One of them is Columbia WL 171.
How do I tell if my copy of Flamenco Virtuoso is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WL 171, WS 320) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XLP49410-1A T D and XLP49411-1A C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Flamenco Virtuoso 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.
