Peru
1974- Label and catalog number
- Coco Records ELD 02.20.222
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
The Sun Of Latin Music
by Eddie Palmieri · 1974
17 pressings11 countriesSalsaLatin JazzJazzLatin
The Sun Of Latin Music was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 The Sun Of Latin Music
8 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 6 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Coco Records CLP 109XX
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CLP 109AXX-IR AlBrownEtched A
CLP 109B-1 AlBrownEtched B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Coco Records CLP 109XX
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CLP 109A RE-1Etched A
CLP 109BEtched B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Coco Records CLP 109XX
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CLP 109A RE-1Etched A
CLP 109BEtched B
Colombia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Coco Records ELDF-1157
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Coco Records CLP 109
- 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 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Colombia | Coco Records ELDF-1157First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | France | Coco Records CLP 109First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Panama | Onda Nueva Records 11218First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Peru | Coco Records ELD 02.20.222First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Puerto Rico | Coco Records CLP-109XXFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Coco Records CLP 109XXFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Coco Records CLP 109XXFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Coco Records CLP 109XXFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | France | Coco Records CLP 109LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Italy | Rifi RLC-ST 05025LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | Philips FDX-149 / Coco Records CLP 109XXLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | Philips FDX-149 / Coco Records CLP 109XXLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1975 | Venezuela | Coco Records LP-109LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Spain | Coco Records 6031 / Discophon 6031LP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Europe | Charly Records CHARLY613LPLP, Album, Reissue, Special Edition | LP, Album, Reissue, Special Edition |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Coco Records CLP-109XXLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Coco Records CLP 109XXLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Nada De Ti6:28
- A2Deseo Salvaje3:34
- A3Una Rosa Espanola (Medley)5:18
- A4Nunca Contigo3:40
- B1Un Dia Bonito14:20
- B2Mi Cumbia3:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Sun Of Latin Music are there?
17 vinyl pressings of The Sun Of Latin Music are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1974 and 2024.
When was The Sun Of Latin Music first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Peru, US, Colombia, France and more. One of them is Coco Records ELD 02.20.222.
How do I tell if my copy of The Sun Of Latin Music is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ELD 02.20.222, CLP 109XX, ELDF-1157, CLP 109) 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 The Sun Of Latin Music 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.
