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catalog no: DMO-55458
Only 12" LP compilation known to contain tracks from the early 1943 recording session. Shares a similar cover art and has the same tracks as a Peruvian cassette release of the same name which uses the photo from the 1959 Capitol Records LP, Fuego del Ande. Due to the spelling of her name on the . . . 1962 Argentina
catalog no: ROCT 5289-56
Russian LP collection features one song by Yma Sumac as the second track on side one. Oddly, the Russian label translated indicates that the song is titled For You This Song which, of course, is not the name of any Yma Sumac song released or otherwise. This LP actually contains Karibe Taki as indica . . . 1960 Russia
"Promo test" pressing as a three LP set of a Compact Disc collection with the same title featuring many performers along with three of Yma Sumac's Mambo! tracks. 2002 France
catalog no: 2 C 054-80 293
12" LP compilation from France, has small color cover photo from Mambo photo session.  This was volume 10 in a series of albums by popular artists. 1976 France
catalog no: ST-26 498
12" LP compilation from Spain.  Manel Domínguez-Navarro, who wrote the liner notes, is a regular visitor to this site and is also an Yma Sumac fan. 1982 Spain
catalog no: EOS-90089
This unusual LP compilation from Japan, of South American music, features such performers as Inti-Sumaj, Cristina y Hugo, A. Yupanqui & V. Jara, P. Gimenez y su Conjunto Paraguayo, R. Gonzalez, R. Galarza, A. Yupanqui, Quilapayun and, of course, Yma Sumac. 1965 Japan
catalog no: PC-34250
Comedy LP with a studio (not live) track by Yma Sumac. Although most of the tracks on this album were from his TV show, Yma Sumac's appearance on the show was not available so the studio recording from Voice of the Xtabay was used. 1976 United States
catalog no: CAP S-284
Broadway musical, soundtrack recording, test pressing.  This non-production release was pressed on very heavy vinyl or bakelite similar to that used on the 78s of the era and has only very basic labeling. 1955 United States
catalog no: S-284
Broadway musical, soundtrack recording, first LP reissue 1955 United States
catalog no: T-11649
Broadway musical, soundtrack recording.  This is the first 12" LP reissue from around 1955 while the original was released as a 6-disk 78 rpm set in 1951. 1977 United States
catalog no: T 1-1169
This Peruvian release of Yma Sumac's sixth album possibly dates back to 1959, though we are not sure.  We are sure that this was her most popular recording there since it features folk music familiar to many people throughout South America.  Interestingly, the liner notes are in English while Sou . . . 1959 Perú
catalog no: ST-1169
Sixth album, this stereophonic version had many tracks recorded separately from the monophonic versions. This was Yma Sumac's first stereo recording. 1959 United States
catalog no: T-1169
Sixth album, different recording session than stereo version on many tracks. 1959 United States
catalog no: ST-1169
Release from Venezuela of Yma Sumac's six album, recorded in 1959.  Though not dated, we believe this pressings dates back to the original release from 1959.  It is interesting to note that, though stereo masters were available, this release is in Duophonic, which was Capitol Records' simulated st . . . 1959 Venezuela
catalog no: T-1169
Only known release from Italy of Yma Sumac's six album, recorded in 1959. Though not dated, we believe this pressings dates back to the original release from 1959. 1959 Italy
catalog no: T-1169
This Brazilian pressing of Yma Sumac's last Hollywood recording was pressed by Odeon S.A. for Capitol Records and has a built-in vinyl sleeve protector on the jacket. 1959 Brazil
catalog no: CP80016
Only known release from Japan of Yma Sumac's sixth album, recorded in 1959.  Though not dated, we believe this pressings dates back to the late '60s. 1969 Japan
catalog no: T-1169
Reissue of sixth album 1985 France
catalog no: SAL 9027
Boxed 12" LP compilation demonstration recording and mastering techniques. Booklet includes details about each track and performer 1955 United States
catalog no: T-770
This French issue of Yma Sumac's fifth album, recorded in 1957, was probably an original 1957 issue. 1957 France
catalog no: T-770
Fifth album, first album to have an original release in 12" LP format 1957 United States
catalog no: T-770
This French reissue of Yma Sumac's fifth album, recorded in 1957, was made in 1985.  Although most U.S. pressings were not dated, often the foreign ones were, as was this issue, making it easy to know when it was made.  While most imports were uncommon in the U.S., for many years this was . . . 1984 France
catalog no: T-299
Reissue of second album, first 12 inch LP pressing 1955 United States
catalog no: SM-299
Probably a '60s or '70s reissue of Yma Sumac's second album recorded in 1952.  Because of the extra space this format had, additional tracks from the same recording session were added.  The original 78 rpm set had only eight tracks. 1965 United States
catalog no: ENC 10489
Reissue of Yma Sumac's second album, released originally as a 78 rpm set recorded in 1952, this is a later 12" LP pressing.  Due to the extended play time on this format, additional tracks from the same session were used to fill it. 1965 Australia
catalog no: T-299
Reissue of second album, later 12 inch LP pressing 1972 United States
catalog no: UV099
This Italian release was made on "audiophile" 180 gram vinyl. 2004 Italy
catalog no: T-564
A reissue, first 12" LP release of fourth album with additional tracks from Capitol vaults 1956 United States
catalog no: M-11892
Reissue of fourth album with additional tracks from Capitol vaults.  This is an abridged version (as noted on the lower back sleeve) which is missing Cha Cha Gitano from side two that is found on most other 12" LP and later reissues. 1979 United States
catalog no: 599331
Some later reissues of this title were abridged and had only ten tracks but this one is complete with eleven. 1987 France
catalog no: 7 80863
Reissue of fourth album which had only eight tracks, with additional tracks from Capitol vaults to fill the larger 12" LP format 1987 Greece
catalog no: UV-120
Another vinyl release by the Italian company which already released Voice of the Xtabay, Inca Taqui and Legend of the Sun Virgin on vinyl. 2005 Italy
catalog no: M.N.I. 0032
Vinyl collection contains at least one unlicensed track: the one by Yma Sumac from her 1971 Miracles album so it is safe to assume that the remainder are also unlicensed.  This album is a bootleg and was apparently quite popular with East Coast (U.S.A.) D.J.s when it was released.  The exact year . . . 1985 United States
catalog no: SHU-8431
released in the U.K. in 1971 from an unfinished mix. The incomplete mix is most notable in Magenta Mountain which is chopped off at the end. Because of the incorrect credits, Les Baxter was sued and the record pulled as soon as Yma saw the U.S. version when it was released in 1972 so the U.K. versio . . . 1971 United Kingdom
catalog no: SAHA 8431
Recorded in 1971 and released throughout the world in 1972 (U.K. version was released in 1971 from an unfinished mix), this was Yma Sumac's seventh U.S. album and the first since 1959.  This pressing from Australia has a different back jacket than others, being black on white and in a different . . . 1972 Australia
catalog no: SLC-430
Seventh album, recorded in 1971 1972 Japan
catalog no: XPS-608
This was Yma Sumac's seventh studio album and was her first venture on disk in rock and roll. Produced by Robert Covais, Jim Branciforti and Bob Kreppel (KBC International), this album had an accidental premature release in 1971 from an unfinished mix and was officially released in 1972. 1972 United States
catalog no: SHA-U 135
Seventh album, recorded in 1971, this German pressing was made without the consent or knowledge of the producers as were those from several other countries as well. 1972 Germany
catalog no: XPS-608
Seventh album, recorded in 1971, this particular pressing is from Peru. Although made in Peru for the Peruvian market, it has liner notes that are in English. 1972 Perú
catalog no: LSL-70498
Seventh album, recorded in 1971, this Yugoslavian pressing was made without the consent or knowledge of the producers as were those from several other countries as well. 1972 Yugoslavia
catalog no: XPS 608
Canadian release of Yma Sumac's rock recording which, until recently, we did not know existed even though we have been involved with Miracles since 1972. Other than the location name in fine print, it is identical to U.S. releases. 1972 Canada
catalog no: SIR004LP
Miracles vinyl reissue with two previously-unreleased tracks that were not heard on the original releases and, before now, were heard only on the 1998 CD release, Yma Rocks! but from a different mix. This new LP was made from the original master tapes and is being released here for the first time sp . . . 2011 Australia
Acetate disk from live benefit performance for UNICEF in Düsseldorf, Germany.  The disk label was manually typed and has 1963 for the performance but was possibly 1962 since there was a known UNICEF on October 6, 1962, which was also broadcast on German television, and possibly rebroadcast . . . 1963 United States
catalog no: DL 8449
Soundtrack recording of second Hollywood film, her tracks are not on this recording.  She did sing three songs in the film, two of which were written specifically for it.  The third was only a bar or two of Lament from Legend of the Sun Virgin. 1957 United States
catalog no: EDE 073
Only release of live Yma Sumac performance. It is interesting to note some differences between pressings that are not readily noticeable without playing it. Those with the label shown here usually - but not always - include voice intros in Romanian for each song. Some also have visible track breaks . . . 1961 Romania
catalog no: EDE 073
Only release of live Yma Sumac performance. It is interesting to note some differences between pressings that are not readily noticable without playing it.  Those with the label shown here do not generally include voice intros in Romanian for each song and have visible track breaks. Also importan . . . 1961 Romania
Vinyl 12" LP reissue of Yma Sumac's 1961 LP of the same title using masters from the 2006 CD reissue on the same label as part of their 50th anniversary series.  This latest release, as in the previous one, does not benefit from any mastering and simply uses the raw Electrecord tapes that were supp . . . 2013 United States
catalog no: 3070
Radio programming Silver Platter contains ready-for-broadcast music by many Capitol artists with interviews of some.  Includes announcements and premiums for use by radio stations. 1963 United States
catalog no: SP 3918
Disney compilation intrepreted by modern performers, Yma Sumac sings one song from Sleeping Beauty 1988 United States
catalog no: SDP-562
Promotional 12" LP compilation of various EMI/Capitol performers, released on the subsidiary Odeon label. 1974 Brazil
catalog no: SL-9799
Red-tone cover photo, available mail order only 1988 United States
catalog no: E-ST 23368
Compilation album by Capitol Records spotlighting their artists.  There are no liner notes but instead, jacket shows photos of most of the stars with Yma's photo being on the back, lower left. 1972 United States
catalog no: W-684
This is the first 12" LP reissue of Yma Sumac's phenominal 1950 premier album and includes all the tracks from her third album, Inca Taqui to fill the larger capacity of the 12" LP format. 1955 United States
catalog no: REG 2007
This unusual 12" LP reissue from England of Yma Sumac's first album, recorded in 1950, has original eight tracks only - it does not include the Inca Taqui tracks as other 12" LPs.  The cover shows a closeup photo of flowers without a photo of Yma Sumac.  The back is fairly plain with title . . . 1956 United Kingdom
catalog no: 5C 038-85488 (T-684)
LP containing sixteen tracks from Voice of the Xtabay (1950) and Inca Taqui (1953) from Holland. Similar in most repects to the U.S. releases except in catalog number and logo details. It was released on the EMI Records Holland sub-label. Inner sleeve features an artist rendering of the Capitol Reco . . . 1956 Netherlands
catalog no: W-684
Reissue of first album, B/W back cover photo, this is a later pressing without the inset of the Inca Taqui cover art that graced the original release in this format.  Although not the very first, this is one of the earlier 12" LP releases and shares the catalog number with original 12" pr . . . 1963 United States
catalog no: DW 684
Reissue of first album, Duophonic simulated stereo, includes Inca Taqui tracks 1963 United States
catalog no: CO 553
Unusual World Record Club release with plain cover art 1963 New Zealand
catalog no: DW-684
Duophonic (simulated stereo) LP from Canada is virtually identical to U.S. pressings other than the tiny Made in Canada notations on the sleeve and disk label. 1963 Canada
catalog no: ENC-9194
Australian reissue of Yma Sumac's first first album, recorded in 1950.  This issue has white bands top and bottom front, rather than black as usually seen and as usual for the 12" LP reissues, it includes Inca Taqui tracks as the second side. 1965 Australia
catalog no: SLEM-323
One of the few known pressings from Mexico, this 12" LP is in the simulated stereo Duophonic format. 1972 México
catalog no: SM-684
A reissue, this 12" LP was released in the '70s or '80s, includes Inca Taqui tracks 1982 United States
The Miracles Concept - This album was never made but became the 1971 rock recording called Miracles. The information on this page outlines the original thoughts for the album and describes how it ended up at the final result. Original Concept The songs listed below are among those that were being . . . 1971 United States
catalog no: SUA 14 729
Supraphon version with plain back (track listing only) and no cover title.  This album is basically a reissue of Voice of the Xtabay but with one song less on each side. 1965 Czech Republic
catalog no: DV 6150
Gramophon record club version with cover title and liner notes. This album is basically a reissue of Voice of the Xtabay but with one song less on each side. 1965 Czech Republic
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