US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Vaya Records JMV48Vaya Records VS-48
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VS-48-A I GOLSide A, etched
VS-48-B I GOL STERLINGSide B, etched, STERLING stamped
Cheo FelicianoThe Singer
Vinyl pressings
The Singer
by Cheo Feliciano · 1976
10 pressings7 countriesGuajiraCha-ChaSalsaDescarga
The Singer was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Singer
8 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 6 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Vaya Records 9117014
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Vaya Records JMV48Vaya Records VS-48
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VS 48 A1Side A, etched
MPO VS 48 B1Side B, etched
Japan
1976- Label and catalog number
- Vaya Records FDX-269
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Panama
1976- Label and catalog number
- Vaya Records V-S 48
- Format
- LP, Album
Panama
1976- Label and catalog number
- Vaya Records JMV48
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Colombia | Vaya Records 9117014First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | France | Vaya Records JMV48 / Vaya Records VS-48First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | Vaya Records FDX-269First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Panama | Vaya Records V-S 48First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Panama | Vaya Records JMV48First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Vaya Records JMV48 / Vaya Records VS-48First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Venezuela | Vaya Records LPS 88632 / Vaya Records LPS-88.632First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Venezuela | Vaya Records LPS-88.632First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Spain | Discophon 6041 / Vaya Records 6041LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Spain | Manzana FML 57LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Canta7:14
- A2Salsaludando5:07
- A3Incomparable4:07
- A4Domitila3:30
- B1No Vuelvo Mas6:00
- B2Felicitaciones4:11
- B3Es Muy Facil3:31
- B4Enamorado2:58
- B5Poco A Poco3:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Singer are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Singer are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1976 and 1990.
When was The Singer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, Colombia, France, Japan and more. One of them is Vaya Records JMV48.
How do I tell if my copy of The Singer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JMV48, 9117014, FDX-269, V-S 48) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VS-48-A I GOL and VS-48-B I GOL STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Singer 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.