US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Top Hits THS - 1147
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
THS 1147 ASide A
THS 1147 BSide B
Dimension LatinaSalsa Brava
Vinyl pressings
Salsa Brava
by Dimension Latina · 1975
11 pressings7 countriesGuajiraGuaguancóMerengueSalsa
Salsa Brava 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 Salsa Brava
7 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
- Top Hits THS 1147Top Hits THS - 1147
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
THS 1147 A 75 XLEtched, Side A
THS 1147 B 75Etched, Side B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Top Hits THS 1147Top Hits THS - 1147
- Format
- LP, Album · Red Label
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Top Hits THS 1147Top Hits THS - 1147
- Format
- LP, Album · red label / colored logo var
- Runout / matrix
THS 1147 A 75 XLEtched, Side A
THS 1147 B 75Etched, Side B
Colombia
1975- Label and catalog number
- Top Hits TH 7052
- Format
- LP, Album
Dominican Republic
1975- Label and catalog number
- Top Hits THS - 1147
- 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Colombia | Top Hits TH 7052First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Dominican Republic | Top Hits THS - 1147First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Ecuador | Top Hits LP-2509First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Top Hits THS - 1147First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Top Hits THS 1147 / Top Hits THS - 1147First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Top Hits THS 1147 / Top Hits THS - 1147First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Top Hits THS 1147 / Top Hits THS - 1147First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Peru | Top Hits No. 04.01.002LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Venezuela | Top Hits THS - 1147LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Venezuela | Top Hits THS - 1147LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Costa Rica | Top Hits THS - 3.014LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Dolor Cobarde
- A2Sin Tu Cariño
- A3Irimo
- A4Arroz Con Manteca
- A5Moruno Latino
- B1El Frutero
- B2Josefa Matia
- B3Si Tu Supieras
- B4Sigue Tu Camino
- B5Dormir Contigo
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Salsa Brava are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Salsa Brava are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was Salsa Brava first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador. One of them is Top Hits THS - 1147.
How do I tell if my copy of Salsa Brava is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use THS - 1147, THS 1147, TH 7052, LP-2509) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, THS 1147 A and THS 1147 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Salsa Brava 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.