US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F 3928
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-18378Side A Label
45-18379Side B Label
Stan Kenton And His OrchestraTequila
Vinyl pressings
Tequila
by Stan Kenton And His Orchestra · 1958
10 pressings9 countriesJazzPop
Tequila 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 Tequila
7 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year, in 6 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
1958- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F 3928
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45-18378Label A
45-18379Label B
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 45-CL 14847
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
F 18378-1 R XTIEtching Side A
F 18379-1 R XTIEtching Side B
F 18378 45Label Side A
F 18379 45Label Side B
Australia
1958- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 45-CP-1299
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45 18378 7XCAP424Side A Runout
45 18379 7XCAP425Side B Runout
45-18378Side A Label
7XCAP424Side A Label
Germany
1958- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F 3928
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CAP-45 18378Label, side A
CAP-45 18379Label, side B
Greece
1958- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F 3928
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45 18378Label, side A
45 18379Label, side B
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.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Australia | Capitol Records 45-CP-1299First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Germany | Capitol Records F 3928First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Greece | Capitol Records F 3928First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Switzerland | Capitol Records F 3928First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | Capitol Records 45-CL 14847First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | US | Capitol Records F 3928First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1958 | US | Capitol Records F 3928First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records F39287", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Denmark | Capitol Records F 39287", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Mexico | Capitol Records 56237", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ATequila2:23
- BCuban Mumble1:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tequila are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Tequila are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Tequila first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, UK, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is Capitol Records F 3928.
How do I tell if my copy of Tequila is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F 3928, 45-CL 14847, 45-CP-1299) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-18378 and 45-18379. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tequila 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.
