US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Alegre Records CLPA 7013
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CLPA-7013-A STERLINGSide A, etched, STERLING stamped
CLPA-7013-B STERLINGSide B, etched, STERLING stamped
Charlie Palmieri And His OrchestraAdelante, Gigante
Vinyl pressings
Adelante, Gigante
by Charlie Palmieri And His Orchestra · 1975
10 pressings4 countriesSalsaMerengueLatin JazzMambo
Adelante, Gigante was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Adelante, Gigante
6 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 4 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Alegre Records CLPA 7013
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CLPA-7013-A STERLINGSide A, etched, STERLING stamped
CLPA-7013-B STERLINGSide B, etched, STERLING stamped
Japan
1975- Label and catalog number
- Alegre Records PA-6508
- Format
- LP, Album
Venezuela
1975- Label and catalog number
- Tico Records LPS-88.521Alegre Records LPS 88521
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CLP-7013-A SterlingRunout, Side A
CLP-7013-B SterlingRunout, Side B
CLPA-7013Center label, side A & B
Venezuela
1975- Label and catalog number
- Tico Records LPS-88.521Alegre Records LPS 88521
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CLP-7013-A SterlingRunout, Side A
CLP-7013-B SterlingRunout, Side B
CLPA-7013Center label, side A & B
Venezuela
1975- Label and catalog number
- Tico Records LPS-88.521Alegre Records LPS 88521
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CLPA-7013-A SterlingRunout, Side A
CLPA-7013-B SterlingRunout, Side B
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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Colombia | Alegre Records CLPA 7013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | Alegre Records PA-6508First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Alegre Records CLPA 7013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Venezuela | Tico Records LPS-88.521 / Alegre Records LPS 88521First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Venezuela | Barbaro LPS 88521 / Alegre Records LPS 88521LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | Venezuela | Tico Records LPS-88.521 / Alegre Records LPS 88521First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Venezuela | Tico Records LPS-88.521 / Alegre Records LPS 88521First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Venezuela | Musica Latina International LPS 88521 / Alegre Records LPS 88521LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | US | Alegre Records CLPA-7013LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | Alegre Records DCM-S - 35015LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1El Susto4:10
- A2La Fuente3:06
- A3Al Que Le Pique (Merengue Piquante)4:36
- A4Tema De Maria Cervantes5:09
- B1Que Te Vas - Pues Vete3:31
- B2Por Querer Tener Dos5:07
- B3Cuando Vuelva A Tu Lado3:37
- B4Cachita6:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Adelante, Gigante are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Adelante, Gigante are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1975 and 2006.
When was Adelante, Gigante first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, Colombia, Japan, Venezuela. One of them is Alegre Records CLPA 7013.
How do I tell if my copy of Adelante, Gigante is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CLPA 7013, PA-6508, LPS-88.521) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CLPA-7013-A STERLING and CLPA-7013-B STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Adelante, Gigante 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.