US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Command RS 900 SDCommand RS900SD
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Tony MottolaAmor Mexico / S.A.
Vinyl pressings
Amor Mexico / S.A.
by Tony Mottola · 1966
13 pressings10 countriesEasy ListeningJazzFolkWorld
Amor Mexico / S.A. 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 Amor Mexico / S.A.
7 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Command RS 33 900
- Format
- LP, Mono
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Command SCOM 102
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SCOM 102A -2side A [stamped] runout
SCOM 102B -2side B [stamped] runout
R.S.-900 SDA-ISS-Tside A [etched] runout
R.S.-900 SDB-ISSside B [etched] runout
Australia
1966- Label and catalog number
- Command SNDL-932,078
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R.S.-9005DA-1SS-T SMX21017Runout Side 1
R.S.9005DB-1SS P17 SMX21018Runout Side 2
MX21017Label Side 1
MX21018Label Side 2
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- Command RS 33 900
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RS 33-900-ASide 1
RS 33-900-BSide 2
Colombia
1966- Label and catalog number
- Command RS 900SD
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Command SNDL-932,078First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | Command RS 33 900First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Colombia | Command RS 900SDFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Command NDL-32078 / Command NDL-32,078First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Command SCOM 102First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | US | Command RS 900 SD / Command RS900SDFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Command RS 33 900First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Spain | Command HCMS 281-26 / Command HCMS 281 26LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Grand Award RS 900 SD / Prodisa S.R.L. RS 900 SDLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | Stateside SOSL-10060 / EMI SOSL 10060LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Command 299 016LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Command 299016LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Turkey | Pathé XPTX10CLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1La Raspa3:07
- A2Quando Vuelva A Tu Lado (What A Difference A Day Made)2:45
- A3Tijuana Taxi2:20
- A4Vaya Con Dios3:25
- A5Peligro Bossa Nova (Danger)3:32
- A6Baile De Venezuela2:17
- B1Baia3:38
- B2Cavaquinho2:46
- B3Cuando Calienta El Sol (Love Me With All Your Heart)3:20
- B4La Mentira (Se Te Olvida)3:23
- B5Recado Bossa Nova2:20
- B6Yo Te Amo2:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Amor Mexico / S.A. are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Amor Mexico / S.A. are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1966 and 1968.
When was Amor Mexico / S.A. first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Command RS 900 SD.
How do I tell if my copy of Amor Mexico / S.A. is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RS 900 SD, RS 33 900, SCOM 102, SNDL-932,078) 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 Amor Mexico / S.A. 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.
