US
1969- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1127Phil Spector Productions 1127
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
The Checkmates Ltd.Spanish Harlem
Vinyl pressings
Spanish Harlem
by The Checkmates LTD. · 1969
16 pressings11 countriesPop RockSoulRockFunk / Soul
Spanish Harlem was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Spanish Harlem
15 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 10 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1127
- Format
- 7", Single
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1127
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 769
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 769
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4 prong pushout centre
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 769
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AMS769A - 1 △ 6
AMS769B - 1 △ 6
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Argentina | A&M Records 1189 / Phil Spector Productions 1189First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Australia | A&M Records AMK-3335First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Canada | A&M Records A & M 1127XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | A&M Records 1 210 085First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Germany | A&M Records 210 085First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Ireland | A&M Records AMS.769First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Norway | A&M Records 210 085First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | South Africa | A&M Records AMS 559First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1969 | UK | A&M Records AMS 769First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | UK | A&M Records AMS 769First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | UK | A&M Records AMS 769First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | A&M Records AMS 769First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | A&M Records 1127 / Phil Spector Productions 1127First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | A&M Records 1127First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | A&M Records 1127First year7", Single | 7", Single |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Italy | A&M Records AM 8507", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
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Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Spanish Harlem are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Spanish Harlem are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was Spanish Harlem first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is A&M Records 1127.
How do I tell if my copy of Spanish Harlem is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1127, AMS 769, 1189, AMK-3335) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Spanish Harlem 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.
