US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records FA-24Fania Records #FA-24
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
FA-24-ARunout, Side A
FA-24-BRunout, Side B
Eddie PalmieriLa Verdad - The Truth
Vinyl pressings
La Verdad - The Truth
by Eddie Palmieri · 1987
10 pressings6 countriesSalsaLatin JazzJazzLatin
La Verdad - The Truth was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Verdad - The Truth
8 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 5 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records FA-24
- Format
- LP
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records FA-24Fania Records #FA-24
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
FA-24-A 41T814 9-87 562-11Side A
FA-24-B 41T814 9-87 562-12Side B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records #FA-24Fania Records FA-24
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
FA-24-A 41T814 9-87 562-11Side A
FA-24-B 41T814 9-87 562-12Side B
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Caliente HOT 118
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
HOT 118A MPO
HOT 118B MPO
France
1987- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records FA 24Fania Records FA-24
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
FA 24-A AM MPO
FA 24 B AM MPO
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.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Europe | Caliente HOT 118First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | France | Fania Records FA 24 / Fania Records FA-24First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Peru | Iempsa ELD.65.47.1637First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Spain | Manzana FML-8First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | Fania Records FA-24 / Fania Records #FA-24First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | Fania Records FA-24First yearLP | LP |
| 1987 | US | Fania Records FA-24 / Fania Records #FA-24First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | Fania Records #FA-24 / Fania Records FA-24First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Fania Records FA-24LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS-99.945LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1El Cuarto5:28
- A2Congo Yambumba5:36
- A3La Verdad4:21
- B1Lisa6:52
- B2Noble Cruise6:12
- B3Buscandote11:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Verdad - The Truth are there?
10 vinyl pressings of La Verdad - The Truth are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was La Verdad - The Truth first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, Europe, France, Peru and more. One of them is Fania Records FA-24.
How do I tell if my copy of La Verdad - The Truth is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FA-24, #FA-24, HOT 118, FA 24) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FA-24-A and FA-24-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is La Verdad - The Truth 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.
