US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKL-117
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · 1st
- Runout / matrix
EKL 117 A AB [PB cipher] ASide A / stamped [except AB]
EKL 117 B AB ASide B / stamped [except AB]
SabicasThe Greatest Flamenco Guitarist
Vinyl pressings
The Greatest Flamenco Guitarist
by Sabicas · 1957
19 pressings5 countriesFlamencoLatin
The Greatest Flamenco Guitarist was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 The Greatest Flamenco Guitarist
1 pressing came out in 1957, 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 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | US | Elektra EKL-117First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | New Zealand | Elektra EKL-117LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Elektra EKL-117LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Elektra EKS-7117LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Elektra EKL-117LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Elektra EKS-7117LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Elektra EKL-117LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Elektra EKS-7117LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Elektra EKL-117LP | LP |
| 1966 | UK | Bounty BY-6013LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Polydor 236561LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Spain | Montilla FM-107 / Zafiro FM-107LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Spain | Montilla FM-107 / Zafiro FM-107LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | US | Elektra EKL-117 / Elektra 117LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Elektra EKL-117 / Elektra 117LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Mode disques MDINT 9 131Album, LP | Album, LP |
| ? | France | Versailles DEL 2021LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | UK | Elektra EKL-117 / Elektra EKL 117LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Montilla FM-107LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Bulerias
- A2Farruca
- A3Fandango
- A4Soleá Por Bulerias
- A5Granadina
- B1Soleares
- B2Seguiriya
- B3Malagueña
- B4Alegrias
- B5Taranta
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Greatest Flamenco Guitarist are there?
19 vinyl pressings of The Greatest Flamenco Guitarist are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1957 and 1970.
When was The Greatest Flamenco Guitarist first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US. One of them is Elektra EKL-117.
How do I tell if my copy of The Greatest Flamenco Guitarist is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EKL-117) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EKL 117 A AB [PB cipher] A and EKL 117 B AB A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Greatest Flamenco Guitarist 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.
