Mexico
1955- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 75-9613
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
095092Runout side A
095093Runout side B
M-095092Label side A
M-095093Label side B
Tony CamargoEl Negrito Batey / El Año Viejo
Vinyl pressings
El Negrito Batey / El Año Viejo
by Tony Camargo · 1955
11 pressings4 countriesMerenguePorroLatin
El Negrito Batey / El Año Viejo was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 El Negrito Batey / El Año Viejo
1 pressing came out in 1955, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Mexico | RCA Victor 75-9613First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Mexico | RCA Victor 75-96137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Panama | RCA 75-96137", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1978 | El Salvador | RCA 75-96137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | El Salvador | RCA Victor 75-96137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Mexico | RCA Victor 75-96137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Mexico | RCA Victor SP-48387", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Panama | RCA Victor 75-96137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Orfeon Records, Inc. 45-152497", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | El Salvador | RCA 75-96137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | El Salvador | RCA 75-96137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AEl Negrito Del Batey
- BEl Año Viejo
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of El Negrito Batey / El Año Viejo are there?
11 vinyl pressings of El Negrito Batey / El Año Viejo are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1955 and 1981.
When was El Negrito Batey / El Año Viejo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in Mexico. One of them is RCA Victor 75-9613.
How do I tell if my copy of El Negrito Batey / El Año Viejo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 75-9613) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 095092 and 095093. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is El Negrito Batey / El Año Viejo 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.