Mexico
1974- Label and catalog number
- CBS DCS-747CBS DCA-747
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
01-06-10481Side A, on label
01-06-10482Side B, on label
Vicente FernandezEl Idolo De México
Vinyl pressings
El Idolo De México
by Vicente Fernandez · 1974
12 pressings4 countriesRancheraMariachiLatin
El Idolo De México was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Idolo De México
6 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
Mexico
1974- Label and catalog number
- CBS DCA-747
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Gatefold
Mexico
1974- Label and catalog number
- CBS DCS-747CBS DCA-747
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Caytronics CYS-1420
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
CYS 1420AS-1CTyped, Side A
CYS 1420BS-1CEtched, Side B
Costa Rica
1974- Label and catalog number
- CBS 100160
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
CBS-100-160-ASide A, on label
CBS-100-160-BSide B, on label
Venezuela
1974- Label and catalog number
- CBS DCS-761
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Costa Rica | CBS 100160First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Costa Rica | CBS 100160LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | Mexico | CBS DCS-747 / CBS DCA-747LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 1974 | Mexico | CBS DCS-747 / CBS DCA-747First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Mexico | CBS DCA-747First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | Mexico | CBS DCS-747 / CBS DCA-747First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Mexico | CBS DCS-747 / CBS DCA-747LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Caytronics CYS-1420First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Venezuela | CBS DCS-761LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1974 | Venezuela | CBS DCS-761First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Discos CBS International DML-20379LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Mexico | CBS 196587003913 / Sony Music 196587003913LP, Album, Reissue, Special Edition | LP, Album, Reissue, Special Edition |
Tracklist
- A1Si Acaso Vuelves3:00
- A2Las Llaves De Mi Alma2:52
- A3El Precio2:45
- A4No Vas A Creer2:40
- A5El Rey2:34
- A6Yo Quiero Ser Tu Amante3:26
- A7El Arracadas3:03
- B1Que Te Vaya Bonito3:02
- B2Volvió Por Ella3:07
- B3Amor Indio2:34
- B4Tu Amor Soñado2:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of El Idolo De México are there?
12 vinyl pressings of El Idolo De México are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1974 and 2022.
When was El Idolo De México first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Mexico, US, Costa Rica, Venezuela. One of them is CBS DCS-747.
How do I tell if my copy of El Idolo De México is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DCS-747, DCA-747, CYS-1420, 100160) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 01-06-10481 and 01-06-10482. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is El Idolo De México 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.