US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Vaya Records JMVS109Vaya Records JMVS 109
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
JMVS-109-A 8-87 561-18 Sound Technique - NYHand Etched - Side A
JMVS-109-B 8-87 561-18 Sound Technique - NYHand Etched - Side B
Celia CruzThe Winners
Vinyl pressings
The Winners
by Celia Cruz · 1987
11 pressings8 countriesFunkGuaguancóGuarachaSalsa
The Winners was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 The Winners
10 pressings came out in 1987, 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Vaya Records JMVS 109Vaya Records JMVS-109
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Vaya Records JMVS 109
- Format
- LP, Album · Orange labels
- Runout / matrix
JMVS-109-A 41T714 8-87 561-18 SOUND TECHNIQUE- NYSide A runout
JMVS-109-B 41T714 8-87 561-18 SOUND TECHNIQUE- NYSide B runout
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Vaya Records JMVS109
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Caliente HOT 113
- Format
- LP
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Vaya Records HOT 113Caliente HOT 113
- 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Europe | Vaya Records HOT 113 / Caliente HOT 113First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | France | Vaya Records JMVS 109First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Peru | Iempsa ELD 65.47.1634First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Spain | Manzana FML-11First yearLP | LP |
| 1987 | UK | Caliente HOT 113First yearLP | LP |
| 1987 | US | Vaya Records JMVS109 / Vaya Records JMVS 109First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | Vaya Records JMVS 109 / Vaya Records JMVS-109First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | Vaya Records JMVS 109First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | Vaya Records JMVS109First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | Venezuela | Vaya Records LPS-99.929First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Colombia | FM LP(11)2372LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Un Bembe Pa' Yemaya5:45
- A2Son Matamoros4:17
- A3Vendedores5:43
- A4El Paraiso5:16
- B1Dice Anton5:17
- B2Yo Si Soy Veneno6:13
- B3Se Tambalea4:28
- B4Ache Para Todos4:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Winners are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Winners are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was The Winners first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, UK, Europe, France and more. One of them is Vaya Records JMVS109.
How do I tell if my copy of The Winners is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JMVS109, JMVS 109, HOT 113, ELD 65.47.1634) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JMVS-109-A 8-87 561-18 Sound Technique - NY and JMVS-109-B 8-87 561-18 Sound Technique - NY. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Winners 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.
