US
1962- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 6239
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Tito RodriguezHits
Vinyl pressings
Hits
by Tito Rodriguez · 1962
11 pressings5 countriesMamboCha-ChaGuaguancóBolero
Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Hits
2 pressings came out in 1962, 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.
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAL 3239
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · High Fidelity
- Runout / matrix
'P' UAL 3239A-1A SR (the P is the Plastylite 'ear')Runout side 1
UAL 3239B-1B 'P' (Plastylite 'ear')Runout side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | United Artists Records UAS 6239First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | United Artists Records UAL 3239First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Venezuela | United Artists Records UAL-3239LP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1968 | US | UA Latino L 31006LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1968 | US | UA Latino LS 61006LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Colombia | DISCOMODA DCM-S 31018LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | West Side Latino Records WS 4060 / West Side Latino Records WSLA 4060LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1978 | France | West Side Latino Records WS 4060 / Sonodisc WS 4060LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Peru | Mag LPN 2592LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Venezuela | West Side Latino Records UAL 3239LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Venezuela | United Artists Records UAL 3239LP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Cuándo, Cuándo
- A2No Te Quedes Con Las Ganas
- A3Mantequita
- A4Nunca
- A5Dámela Que Tú La Tienes
- A6De Enero, A Enero
- A7Mariousa
- B1Cara De Payaso
- B2Celoso
- B3Piensa En Mí
- B4Ponte En Vela
- B5Bello Amanecer
- B6Machácalo
- B7El Lechero
- B8Vuela La Paloma
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hits are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Hits are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1962 and 1978.
When was Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US. One of them is United Artists Records UAS 6239.
How do I tell if my copy of Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UAS 6239, UAL 3239) 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 Hits 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.
