Puerto Rico
1973- Label and catalog number
- EGC Records EGC 005EGC Records LP-005
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
EGC-005-ASide A
EGC-005-BSide B
El Gran Combo5
Vinyl pressings
5
by El Gran Combo · 1973
15 pressings7 countriesSalsaAguinaldoPlenaLatin
5 was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 5
6 pressings came out in 1973, 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- EGC Records EGC 005EGC Records LP-005
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
EGC-005-ASide A, etched
EGC-005-BSide B, etched
Mexico
1973- Label and catalog number
- Combo Records C-1002Combo Records C 1002
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Panama
1973- Label and catalog number
- Discos Jesika LPS 005
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
Venezuela
1973- Label and catalog number
- Palacio LPS 88246Palacio LPS 88.246
- Format
- LP, Album
Venezuela
1973- Label and catalog number
- EGC Records LPS-88.246EGC Records LP-S005
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EGC - 005 - ARunout side A
EGC - 005 - BRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Mexico | Combo Records C-1002 / Combo Records C 1002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Panama | Discos Jesika LPS 005First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Puerto Rico | EGC Records EGC 005LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1973 | Puerto Rico | EGC Records EGC 005 / EGC Records LP-005First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | EGC Records EGC 005 / EGC Records LP-005First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Venezuela | Palacio LPS 88246 / Palacio LPS 88.246First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Venezuela | EGC Records LPS-88.246 / EGC Records LP-S005First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Colombia | Orbe OBS-E-25033LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Venezuela | Combo Records LPC-2038LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Colombia | Combo Records Distribution 25033LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Colombia | Combo Records RCSLP 25033LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Peru | Mag LPN 2519LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Colombia | Sonolux 01373101924LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | Discos Melser EGC 005LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Combo Records RLSLP-1915LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Eliminacion De Feos
- A2Si No Me Dan De Beber Lloro
- A3Con Guiro Y Pandereta
- A4Villaran Cuenca Moriré Como Mojica
- B1Lamento Jibaro
- B2Reluciente - Sol
- B3Mi Plena
- B4Los Zapatos De Manacho
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 5 are there?
15 vinyl pressings of 5 are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1973 and 1993.
When was 5 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Puerto Rico, US, Mexico, Panama and more. One of them is EGC Records EGC 005.
How do I tell if my copy of 5 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EGC 005, C-1002, LPS 005, LPS 88246) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EGC-005-A and EGC-005-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 5 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.
