US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Tico Records SLP 1148
- Format
- LP
Eddie PalmieriMolasses
Vinyl pressings
Molasses
by Eddie Palmieri · 1967
10 pressings2 countriesSalsaDescargaCha-ChaBolero
Molasses was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Molasses
5 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 2 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- Tico Records LP 1148Tico Records TRLP-1148
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP-1148-A 12-6-66Side A, etched
LP-1148-B 12-6-66Side B, etched
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Tico Records TRSLP-1148Tico Records (S)LP 1148
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Venezuela
1967- Label and catalog number
- Tico Records LP-1148
- Format
- LP, Album
Venezuela
1967- Label and catalog number
- Inca Records LP-1148
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | US | Tico Records SLP 1148First yearLP | LP |
| 1967 | US | Tico Records LP 1148 / Tico Records TRLP-1148First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Tico Records TRSLP-1148 / Tico Records (S)LP 1148First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Venezuela | Tico Records LP-1148First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1967 | Venezuela | Inca Records LP-1148First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | US | Tico Records SLP 1148LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Tico Records LP 1148 / Tico Records LP-1148LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Venezuela | Tico Records SLP 1148LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Venezuela | Tico Records LP-1148LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Venezuela | Tico Records LP 1148 / Barbaro LP 1148LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Melao Para El Sapo3:30
- A2Traguito4:30
- A3You're Gonna Hear From Me4:30
- A4Bombonsito De Pozo4:52
- B1Carnaval En Camaguay4:30
- B2Tirandote Flores4:30
- B3Campesino (El Pregon De La Montana)4:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Molasses are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Molasses are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1967 and 1975.
When was Molasses first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, Venezuela. One of them is Tico Records SLP 1148.
How do I tell if my copy of Molasses is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SLP 1148, LP 1148, TRSLP-1148, LP-1148) 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 Molasses 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.
