Country unknown
1997- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label
- Format
- 12", Single, White Label
El CubanoEsta E La Vida (Club Mixes)
Vinyl pressings
Esta E La Vida (Club Mixes)
by El Cubano · 1997
10 pressings5 countriesHouseLatinSpeed GarageElectronic
Esta E La Vida (Club Mixes) was first pressed on vinyl in 1997. 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 Esta E La Vida (Club Mixes)
10 pressings came out in 1997, 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.
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Fresh FRSHT66
- Format
- 12"
US
1997- Label and catalog number
- Popular Records POP26066
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Fresh FRSHT66
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
1997- Label and catalog number
- Popular Records CRAB 12173-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
France
1997- Label and catalog number
- Nitemove 3032026CNR Music 3032026
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
303202 6\A SNA EL CubanoRunout side A etched, except SNA logo
303202 6 \ B SNA EL CubanoRunout side B etched, except SNA logo
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.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Unknown | Not On LabelFirst year12", Single, White Label | 12", Single, White Label |
| 1997 | France | Nitemove 3032026 / CNR Music 3032026First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1997 | Italy | BWC Records BW 005First year33 ⅓ RPM, 12" | 33 ⅓ RPM, 12" |
| 1997 | Italy | BWC Records BW 001First year33 ⅓ RPM, 12" | 33 ⅓ RPM, 12" |
| 1997 | Italy | BWC Records BW 005First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1997 | Spain | Boy Records BOY-499First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | UK | Fresh FRSHT66First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | UK | Fresh FRSHT66First year12" | 12" |
| 1997 | US | Popular Records CRAB 12173-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | US | Popular Records POP26066First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- AEsta E La Vida (Original Mix)
- B1Esta E La Vida (Rod Terry's Latin Voyage Mix)
- B2Esta E La Vida (Harley And Muscle Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Esta E La Vida (Club Mixes) are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Esta E La Vida (Club Mixes) are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Esta E La Vida (Club Mixes) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1997, in UK, US, France, Italy and more. One of them is Not On Label.
How do I tell if my copy of Esta E La Vida (Club Mixes) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FRSHT66, POP26066, CRAB 12173-1, 3032026) 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 Esta E La Vida (Club Mixes) 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.