Puerto Rico
1963- Label and catalog number
- Producciones Gema L LPG-1186Producciones Gema LPG-1186
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Alta Fidelidad
- Runout / matrix
LPG- 1186 A LW 11-4 10-63Cara A, etched
LPG - 1186B LWCara B, etched
Cortijo Y Su ComboLo Ultimo Y Lo Mejor
Vinyl pressings
Lo Ultimo Y Lo Mejor
by Cortijo Y Su Combo · 1963
14 pressings5 countriesMerengueSon MontunoRumbaGuaracha
Lo Ultimo Y Lo Mejor was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Lo Ultimo Y Lo Mejor
1 pressing came out in 1963, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Puerto Rico | Producciones Gema L LPG-1186 / Producciones Gema LPG-1186First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Rumba Records RLP 55586 / Rumba Records RLP-55586LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Venezuela | Rumba Records RLP-55586LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On LabelLP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| ? | Unknown | Rumba Records RLP 55586LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Colombia | Gema Records LPG-1186LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Panama | Rumba Records RLP-55586LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Panama | Codisa R-55586LP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Rumba Records RLP-55586LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Rumba Records RLP 55586 / Rumba Records RLP-55586LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | US | Rumba RLP 55586 / Rumba R-55586LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Rumba RLP 55586 / Rumba R-55586LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Rumba Records R-55586 / Rumba Records RLP 55586LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Venezuela | Gema Records LPG-1186LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Oriza
- A2Tuntuneco
- A3Yayabo
- A4Quitate De La Via Perico
- A5El Retorno De La Cucaracha
- A6Si Te Contara
- B1Moliendo Cafe
- B2Perfume De Rosa
- B3El Chivo
- B4Druma Cuyi
- B5Di Donde Estas
- B6Severa
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lo Ultimo Y Lo Mejor are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Lo Ultimo Y Lo Mejor are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1963 and 1978.
When was Lo Ultimo Y Lo Mejor first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in Puerto Rico. One of them is Producciones Gema L LPG-1186.
How do I tell if my copy of Lo Ultimo Y Lo Mejor is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use L LPG-1186) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LPG- 1186 A LW 11-4 10-63 and LPG - 1186B LW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lo Ultimo Y Lo Mejor 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.
