US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Who's Who In Jazz WWLP21016
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
La Fiesta
by Chick Corea · 1980
17 pressings9 countriesLatin JazzFree ImprovisationJazz
La Fiesta was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 La Fiesta
4 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 3 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Who's Who In Jazz WWLP 21016
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
B-1 ↔ ᐉ WWLP 21016A-1 DVG SOUNDWAVESide A runout
A-1 ↔ ᐉ WWLP 21016B DVG SOUNDWAVESide B runout
France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6313 265
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Japan
1980- Label and catalog number
- Legends Of Music RJL-8004
- 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 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | Philips 6313 265First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Japan | Legends Of Music RJL-8004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Who's Who In Jazz WWLP21016First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Who's Who In Jazz WWLP 21016First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Happy Bird B 90 061LP | LP |
| 1981 | Germany | Toledo INT 147.528LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Italy | Who's Who In Jazz WW 7010 / Cinevox Record WW 7010LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Portugal | Dargil 21016LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | Kingdom Jazz GATE 7005LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | Legends Of Music RJL-2677LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | Switzerland | Platinum PLP 31 / Platinum 24047LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK | Platinum PLP 31 / Platinum 24047LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Gate 7005LP | LP |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Unknown | Who's Who In Jazz WWLP21016R / Good Time Records WWLP21016RLP, Album, Record Store Day, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Happy Bird B 90061LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Tobacco Road B/2580LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Happy Bird B 90061 / Happy Bird BB 90061LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Sea Journey10:05
- A2Moments Notice4:28
- A3Come Rain Or Shine6:34
- B1Fiesta Piano Solo9:30
- B2I Ain't Mad At You8:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Fiesta are there?
17 vinyl pressings of La Fiesta are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1980 and 2021.
When was La Fiesta first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, France, Japan. One of them is Who's Who In Jazz WWLP21016.
How do I tell if my copy of La Fiesta is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WWLP21016, WWLP 21016, 6313 265, RJL-8004) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is La Fiesta 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.
