US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records JM 651
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
JM-651-A 33T803 8-88 J77-20Side A runout
JM-651-B 33T803 8-88 J77-21Side B runout
Celia CruzRitmo En El Corazon
Vinyl pressings
Ritmo En El Corazon
by Celia Cruz · 1988
10 pressings9 countriesSalsaCha-ChaGuarachaGuaguancó
Ritmo En El Corazon was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Ritmo En El Corazon
6 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 5 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.
France
1988- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records JM 651
- Format
- LP, Album
Spain
1988- Label and catalog number
- Manzana FML-31
- Format
- LP, Album
Venezuela
1988- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records LPS-99.953
- Format
- LP, Album
Venezuela
1988- Label and catalog number
- Barbaro LPS-99.953 (JM-651)
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Peru
1988- Label and catalog number
- Iempsa ELD 72.47.1786
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | France | Fania Records JM 651First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Peru | Iempsa ELD 72.47.1786First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Spain | Manzana FML-31First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | UK | Caliente HOT 124LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1988 | US | Fania Records JM 651First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS-99.953First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Venezuela | Barbaro LPS-99.953 (JM-651)First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Colombia | FM Discos 112406LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Mexico | Musart MPI 80109LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Fania Records D-25.210LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1El Chisme4:33
- A2No Me Cambie Camino4:28
- A3Para Decirte Adios5:00
- A4Mala Suerte5:05
- B1En Que Quedamos4:50
- B2Tu Musica Popular4:48
- B3Bambarakatunga4:33
- B4Ritmo En El Corazon4:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ritmo En El Corazon are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Ritmo En El Corazon are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Ritmo En El Corazon first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, France, Spain, Venezuela and more. One of them is Fania Records JM 651.
How do I tell if my copy of Ritmo En El Corazon is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JM 651, FML-31, LPS-99.953, LPS-99.953 (JM-651)) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JM-651-A 33T803 8-88 J77-20 and JM-651-B 33T803 8-88 J77-21. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ritmo En El Corazon 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.
