US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Vaya Records XVS-31Vaya Records VS 31
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
VS-31-A SON STERLINGSide A, etched, STERLING stamped
VS-31-B SON STERLINGSide B, etched, STERLING stamped
Vinyl pressings
Celia & Johnny
by Celia Cruz · 1974
26 pressings11 countriesGuaguancóSalsaBombaCha-Cha
Celia & Johnny 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 Celia & Johnny
11 pressings came out in 1974, 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Vaya Records XVS-31Vaya Records VS 31
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
VS-31-ASide A, etched
VS-31-BSide B, etched
Colombia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Discos Melser VS 31
- Format
- LP
Ecuador
1974- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records LP-5033
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Vaya Records 365.009Vaya Records XVS 31
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Mexico
1974- Label and catalog number
- Vaya Records XVS 31
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Colombia | Discos Melser VS 31First yearLP | LP |
| 1974 | Ecuador | Fania Records LP-5033First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | Vaya Records 365.009 / Vaya Records XVS 31First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Mexico | Vaya Records XVS 31First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Panama | Vaya Records VS-31First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Panama | Vaya Records VS-31First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Panama | Fania De Panama VS-31First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Vaya Records XVS 31LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1974 | US | Vaya Records XVS-31 / Vaya Records VS 31First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Vaya Records XVS-31 / Vaya Records VS 31First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Venezuela | Vaya Records LPS 88342 / Vaya Records LPS-88.342First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Venezuela | Inca Records LPS 88342 / Inca Records LPS-88.342First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Colombia | Vaya Records 9117001LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | Spain | Discophon 6028 / Vaya Records 6028LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Ecuador | Vaya Records LP-93004LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | France | Vaya Records XVS-31 / Vaya Records VS-31LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2019 | US | Craft Recordings CR00231 / Craft Recordings Latino CR00231LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | US | Craft Recordings CR00649 / Craft Recordings Latino CR00649LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
| 2024 | US | Craft Recordings CR00649 / Craft Recordings Latino CR00649LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Cuba | Areito LD-4386LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Vaya Records VS 31LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Mexico | Fania Records 44LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Peru | Infopesa XVS-31LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Vaya Records 3328746 / Fania Records 3328746LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Quimbara4:55
- A2Toro Mata5:38
- A3Vieja Luna3:12
- A4El Paso Del Mulo4:40
- A5Tengo El Idde4:59
- B1Lo Tuyo Es Mental3:12
- B2Canto A La Habana5:30
- B3No Mercedes4:16
- B4El Tumbao Y Celia4:51
- B5El Pregon Del Pescador5:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Celia & Johnny are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Celia & Johnny are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1974 and 2024.
When was Celia & Johnny first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, Colombia, Ecuador, France and more. One of them is Vaya Records XVS-31.
How do I tell if my copy of Celia & Johnny is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use XVS-31, VS 31, LP-5033, 365.009) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VS-31-A SON STERLING and VS-31-B SON STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Celia & Johnny 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.
