US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Command RS889SDCommand RS 889-S.D.
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R.S.-889A-SDA-1LWTside A [etched] runout
R.S.-889B-SD-LWT-1side B [etched] runout
RS 889-SD-Aside A label
RS 889-SD-Bside B label
Tony MottolaLove Songs Mexico / S. A.
Vinyl pressings
Love Songs Mexico / S. A.
by Tony Mottola · 1965
10 pressings9 countriesLatin JazzEasy ListeningJazz
Love Songs Mexico / S. A. was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Love Songs Mexico / S. A.
4 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Canada
1965- Label and catalog number
- Command RS889SDCommand RS 889-S.D.
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Peru
1965- Label and catalog number
- Command RS 889
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
Spain
1965- Label and catalog number
- Command HCMS 281-17Hispavox HCMS 281-17
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
HCMS-281-17-A-2Runout side A, stamped
HCMS-281-17-B-3Runout side B, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | Command RS889SD / Command RS 889-S.D.First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Peru | Command RS 889First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Spain | Command HCMS 281-17 / Hispavox HCMS 281-17First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Command RS889SD / Command RS 889-S.D.First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Germany | Command 299027LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Belgium | Command RS 1502LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Grand Award RS 889LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Colombia | Command RS 889 SDLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Mexico | Command GU 191-103 S / Gamma GU 191-103 SLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Mexico | Command GU 191-103 / Gamma GU 191-103LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Theme From "Black Orpheus" = Manha De Carnaval2:23
- A2Guadalajara2:10
- A3Sabor A Mi = Be True To Me2:45
- A4Mexican Hat Dance2:18
- A5The Girl From Ipanema3:09
- Mexican Medley
- B1Besame Mucho3:07
- B2Brasilia2:43
- B3Maria Elena2:06
- B4Curacao2:24
- B5Piel Canela2:43
- B6La Bamba2:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Songs Mexico / S. A. are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Love Songs Mexico / S. A. are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1965 and 1968.
When was Love Songs Mexico / S. A. first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, Canada, Peru, Spain. One of them is Command RS889SD.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Songs Mexico / S. A. is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RS889SD, RS 889, HCMS 281-17) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R.S.-889A-SDA-1LWT and R.S.-889B-SD-LWT-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Songs 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.
