US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records LP-00418
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
00418-A SON K-5070 STERLINGSide A runout
00418-B SON K-5071 STERLINGSide B runout
Bobby ValentinRompecabezas
Vinyl pressings
Rompecabezas
by Bobby Valentin · 1971
10 pressings3 countriesSalsaBoleroLatin
Rompecabezas was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Rompecabezas
3 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 2 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records LP 00418Fania Records SLP-00418
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
00418-A SON K-5070 STERLINGEtched - Side A
00418-B SON K-5071 STERLINGEtched - Side B
STERLINGStamped, both sides
Colombia
1971- Label and catalog number
- Discos Melser 00418
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Colombia | Discos Melser 00418First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Fania Records LP-00418First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | US | Fania Records LP 00418 / Fania Records SLP-00418First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Fania Records SLP-00418 / Fania Records SLP 00418LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1972 | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS-77.931 / Fania Records LP-7931LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | Fania Records 6346763LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Fania Records SLP-00418LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Fania Records SLP-00418LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Fania Records SLP-00418LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS-77.931 / Fania Records LP-7931LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Vete Pa'lla
- A2El Matakan
- A3Pobre Soy
- A4Copas De Soledad
- A5Papel De Payaso
- B1Amolador
- B2Usted No Me Conoce
- B3Beso Borracho
- B4Ingratitudes
- B5Besos Brujos
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rompecabezas are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Rompecabezas are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was Rompecabezas first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, Colombia. One of them is Fania Records LP-00418.
How do I tell if my copy of Rompecabezas is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP-00418, LP 00418, 00418) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 00418-A SON K-5070 STERLING and 00418-B SON K-5071 STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rompecabezas 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.