Spanish EP’s from the 1960’s

Spanish EP’s from the 1960’s

I thought I would take this opportunity to post and share a couple of beautiful Spanish EP’s which I have been lucky enough to secure over the past month or so. I’ve always been a keen vinyl collector - especially when it comes to Eastwood related material. Whilst we do have a dedicated vinyl section on site, it’s an area that needs a complete overhaul and updating. While these 2 recent acquisitions may be found there, they would be there purely for illustrative purposes. 

However, as they have been long standing ‘wants’, I can finally provide a little information on each of these. 

The first is a beautiful Spanish EP from Ennio Morricone for The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (El Bueno, El Feo Y El  Malo, 1966). Released on the U/A label, Cat No HU 067-141 in 1967, the 7” 45rpm comes in a thick glossy card picture sleeve and consists of 4 tracks from the original soundtrack album. The attractive front image also features all 3 central characters from the movie. 

The second EP (also from Spain), features music by Hugo Montenegro and his cover version of Hang ‘em high (Cometiron Dos Errores, 1967). While these are not the original versions, Montenegro was an important element of the whole Eastwood western scene, and produced an entire album which featured music from the ‘dollar’ trilogy as well as Clint’s first U.S. movie. The album covers were often hand drawn sketch type designs of The Man with No Name, which were drawn from reverse angles, just enough to suggest it was Clint’s character rather than revealing his face. However, this one is a rare example as it actually uses a photo of Clint as Jed Cooper and taken directly from the movie. Released on the RCA Victor Label, Cat No 3-21044 in 1968, the 7” 45rpm comes in a thick glossy gold card picture sleeve and contains 4 tracks - 2 from Hang ‘em high with 1 each from Valley of the Dolls (1967) and There's Got To Be A Better Way from the James Stewart movie Bandolero (1968). Both records are beautiful examples and can vary greatly in price depending upon the condition of both the vinyl and sleeve. They remain highly collectable though should they ever come your way. 

Below: Ennio Morricone, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Spanish EP

Below: Hugo Montenegro, Hang 'em high Spanish EP