US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Vaya Records JMVS 93
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
JMVS - 93 - AHand Etched - Side A
JMVS - 93 - BHand Etched - Side A
Celia CruzCelia Y Willie
Vinyl pressings
Celia Y Willie
by Celia Cruz · 1981
16 pressings9 countriesGuaguancóBoleroGuarachaGuajira
Celia Y Willie was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Y Willie
11 pressings came out in 1981, 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.
Colombia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Vaya Records L.D. 70017
- Format
- LP, Album
Costa Rica
1981- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records JMVS 93
- Format
- LP, Album
Costa Rica
1981- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records 5083
- Format
- LP, Album
Costa Rica
1981- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records 5083
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Ecuador
1981- Label and catalog number
- Vaya Records 311-2006
- 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 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Colombia | Vaya Records L.D. 70017First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Costa Rica | Fania Records JMVS 93First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Costa Rica | Fania Records 5083First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Costa Rica | Fania Records 5083First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Ecuador | Vaya Records 311-2006First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | France | Vaya Records JMVS 93 / Vaya Records VS 93First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | France | Vaya Records Inc. jmvs 93First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Peru | Fania Records S.E. 01.028First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Vaya Records JMVS 93First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Venezuela | Vaya Records LPS-99417First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Venezuela | Vaya Records LPS-99.417 / Vaya Records LPS-99417First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Argentina | Interdisc SLIN 3224LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Mexico | Fania Records Fania-20LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | US | Craft Recordings CR00375 / Craft Recordings Latino CR00375LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
| 2025 | US | Craft Recordings CR00885 / Craft Recordings Latino CR00885LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
| 2025 | US | Craft Recordings CR00885 / Craft Recordings Latino CR00885LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Mi Caso5:10
- A2Cucurucucu Paloma5:02
- A3Yo Lo Puedes Decir2:36
- A4Latinos En Estados Unidos5:05
- A5Berimbau5:19
- B1Don Jueyes4:07
- B2Kirimbambara4:47
- B3Come Down To Miami4:47
- B4Apago La Luz4:52
- B5Hay Que Recordar4:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Celia Y Willie are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Celia Y Willie are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1981 and 2025.
When was Celia Y Willie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador and more. One of them is Vaya Records JMVS 93.
How do I tell if my copy of Celia Y Willie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JMVS 93, L.D. 70017, 5083, 311-2006) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JMVS - 93 - A and JMVS - 93 - B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Celia Y Willie 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.
