US
January 1966- Label and catalog number
- World Pacific Records WP-1839
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
WP 1839 ASide A Label
WP 1839 BSide B Label
Vinyl pressings
A Taste Of Tequila
by The Mariachi Brass · 1966
19 pressings6 countriesEasy ListeningMariachiJazzLatin
A Taste Of Tequila was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 A Taste Of Tequila
13 pressings came out in 1966, 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
January 1966- Label and catalog number
- World Pacific Records WP-1839
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
WP-1839-A-RE1-SIDE 1 A1 ISide A runout
WP-1839-B SIDE 2 1 I A1Side B runout
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- World Pacific Records WPS-21839
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WPS-21239-A-1C. A1Side A Runout etched
WPS-21239-B-1C. A1Side B Runout etched
WPS 21239 ASide A Label
WPS 21239 BSide B Label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- World Pacific Records WPS-21839
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WPS-21239A-1AA-Side Etched
WPS-21239-B. 1AB-Side Etched
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- World Pacific Records WS-21839
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis
- Runout / matrix
WPS-21239A-1B SIDE 1 I (P is scratched out)Side A Runout etched
WPS-21239-B-1B SIDE 2 I (P is scratched out)Side B Runout etched
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- World Pacific Records WP-1839
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
WP-1839-A RESide A Runout etched
WP-1839-BSide B Runout etched
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.
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | World Pacific Records SLS 96,101First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Australia | Festival Records FL-31,926First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | World Pacific Records WP-1839First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | World Pacific Records WPS-21839First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Fontana 888 019 TYFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Philips BY 843072First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | Fontana TL 5333First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | World Pacific Records WPS-21839First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | World Pacific Records ST-90635 / World Pacific Records WPS-21839LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1966 | US | World Pacific Records WPS-21839First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | World Pacific Records WS-21839First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | World Pacific Records WP-1839First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | World Pacific Records WP-1839First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | World Pacific Records WP-1839First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Australia | Sunset Records SLS-96,101 / Sunset Records SLS-96101LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Universal Record Club SU-945LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| ? | US | World Pacific Records WPS-4-18397", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | World Pacific Records WP-1839LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | World Pacific Records WP-1839LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Flowers On The Wall2:19
- A2Tequila2:06
- A3Mexico2:14
- A4Cuando Calienta El Sol2:44
- A5Hot Toddy2:12
- B124 Hours From Tulsa2:10
- B2Speedy Gonzales2:36
- B3Come A Little Bit Closer2:52
- B4El Paso3:10
- B5La Bamba2:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Taste Of Tequila are there?
19 vinyl pressings of A Taste Of Tequila are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1966 and 1967.
When was A Taste Of Tequila first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is World Pacific Records WP-1839, released January 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of A Taste Of Tequila is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WP-1839, WPS-21839, WS-21839, TL 5333) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WP 1839 A and WP 1839 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Taste Of 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.
