US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Coco Records CLP 117
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CLP 117A-2 [anvil] Al Brown FW/NYCSide A, etched
CLP 117B-2 [anvil] Al Brown FW/NYCSide B, etched
[anvil], Al BrownOutline of an anvil, Al Brown in cursive
Cortijo Y Su ComboChampions
Vinyl pressings
Champions
by Cortijo Y Su Combo · 1975
11 pressings6 countriesGuarachaPlenaBoleroSamba
Champions 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 Champions
5 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.
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Coco Records CLP 117
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CLP 117A-2 [anvil] Al Brown FW/NYCSide A, etched
CLP 117B-2 [anvil] Al Brown FW/NYCSide B, etched
[anvil], Al BrownOutline of an anvil, Al Brown in cursive
Colombia
1975- Label and catalog number
- Famoso ELDF-1173
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Coco Records SP 2017
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Venezuela
1975- Label and catalog number
- Coco Records CLP-117
- 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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Colombia | Famoso ELDF-1173First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | France | Coco Records SP 2017First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Coco Records CLP 117First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Coco Records CLP 117First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Venezuela | Coco Records CLP-117First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Spain | Coco Records 6026 / Discophon, S.A. 6026LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Coco Records CLP 117LP | LP |
| 1978 | Panama | Onda Nueva Records 75-10-1202 L.P.LP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Venezuela | Grabaciones Mundiales C.A. GM-200.2725LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Soul Posters SP 2027 / Coco Records SP 2017LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Coco Records CLP 117LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Pica Pica4:32
- A2Los Aduaneros3:15
- A3Esto No Es Amor4:36
- A4El Bochinche3:16
- A5Watergate2:56
- B1Birinbombeo3:16
- B2Dilo Tu3:25
- B3Tum-Bin4:00
- B4Amor2:47
- B5Ponganse Duro4:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Champions are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Champions are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1975 and 1980.
When was Champions first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, Colombia, France, Venezuela. One of them is Coco Records CLP 117.
How do I tell if my copy of Champions is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CLP 117, ELDF-1173, SP 2017, CLP-117) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CLP 117A-2 [anvil] Al Brown FW/NYC and CLP 117B-2 [anvil] Al Brown FW/NYC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Champions 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.
