US
January 1952- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records L299Capitol Records L-299
- Format
- LP, 10", Album · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
L-299-Y8 [Anvil symbol] 2-52 6A stamped
L-299-Z4 [Anvil symbol] 1-52 7B stamped
Vinyl pressings
Legend Of The Sun Virgin
by Yma Sumac · 1952
52 pressings15 countriesLatin JazzVocalFolkEasy Listening
Legend Of The Sun Virgin was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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 Legend Of The Sun Virgin
20 pressings came out in 1952, the album's first year, in 7 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
1952- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records L-299
- Format
- LP, 10", Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
1 L-299-Y6 [lathe] 1-52Side A Runout
3 L-299-Z4 [lathe] 12-51Side B Runout
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records KDF-299
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records FBF-299Capitol Records FBF 299
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
F1-299-D1 [Scranton "lathe" symbol]Side A runout, stamped
F2-299-D1 [Scranton "lathe" symbol]Side B runout, stamped
F3-299-D2 [Scranton "lathe" symbol]Side C runout, stamped
F4-299-D3 [Scranton "lathe" symbol] 5-53Side D runout, stamped
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records L 299Capitol Records L299
- Format
- LP, 10", Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
L-299-Y9Runout stamp side A
L-299-Z4Runout stamp side B
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records L-299
- Format
- LP, 10", Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
L-299-Y6Side A Runout etched
L-299-Z4Side B Runout etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 52 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s31 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Canada | Capitol Records L-299First yearLP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1952 | Canada | Capitol Records L 299First yearLP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1952 | Canada | Capitol Records L-299 / Capitol Records L 299First yearLP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1952 | Colombia | Capitol Records H-299First yearLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| 1952 | France | Capitol Records L-299 / Capitol Records L299First yearLP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1952 | France | Capitol Records L299 / Capitol Records L-299First yearLP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1952 | Germany | Capitol Records LCA 299 / Capitol Records L299First yearLP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1952 | Germany | Capitol Records L 299First yearLP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1952 | South Africa | Capitol Records LC 6609 / Capitol Records LC.6609First yearLP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1952 | Switzerland | Telefunken Capitol DDN-299First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Box Set | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Box Set |
| 1952 | US | Capitol Records L-299First yearLP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1952 | US | Capitol Records KDF-299First year7", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set | 7", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set |
| 1952 | US | Capitol Records FBF-299 / Capitol Records FBF 299First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1952 | US | Capitol Records L 299 / Capitol Records L299First yearLP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1952 | US | Capitol Records L-299First yearLP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | Capitol Records T 299LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | Capitol Records SM-299LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | US | Capitol Records SM-299LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | US | Capitol Records SM-299LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | Venezuela | Capitol Records ST-461LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia & New Zealand | EMI ENC 10489LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Italy | Universe UV 099LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Spain | Ellas Rugen Records ELR001 / Magnetica Music Group MAG007LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Spain | Ellas Rugen Records ELR001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Capitol Records LDC-B18LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Telefunken Capitol LCA 299 / Telefunken Capitol L 299LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records T-299LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Telefunken Capitol LCA 299 / Telefunken Capitol LCA L 299LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| ? | Peru | Capitol Records T 299LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records LC6609 / Capitol Records LC 6609LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SM-299LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SM-299LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SM-299LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Capitol Records T 299LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SM-299LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SM-299LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- AKaribe Taki
- BWitallia!
- CLament
- DZana
- EKuyaway (Inca Love Song)
- FSuray Surita
- GNo Es Vida
- HMamallay!
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Legend Of The Sun Virgin are there?
52 vinyl pressings of Legend Of The Sun Virgin are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1952 and 2020.
When was Legend Of The Sun Virgin first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in US, Canada, Colombia, France and more. One of them is Capitol Records L299, released January 1952.
How do I tell if my copy of Legend Of The Sun Virgin is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use L299, L-299, KDF-299, FBF-299) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, L-299-Y8 [Anvil symbol] 2-52 6 and L-299-Z4 [Anvil symbol] 1-52 7. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Legend Of The Sun Virgin 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.
