US
1975- Label and catalog number
- EGC Records LPS 011
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EGC-011-A
EGC-011-B
El Gran Combo7
Vinyl pressings
7
by El Gran Combo · 1975
14 pressings7 countriesSalsaSonGuaguancóPlena
7 was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 7
7 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 4 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- EGC Records SLP 011
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Combo Records COMBO 1921
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RSLP-1921-A NMRunout Side A
RSLP-1921-B NMRunout Side B
COMBO 1921Label Side A
COMBO 1921Label Side B
Country unknown
1975- Label and catalog number
- EGC Records LPS -011EGC Records EGC-SLP (011)
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EGC-011-A
EGC-011-B
Panama
1975- Label and catalog number
- EGC Records LPS 011Discos Jesika LPS 011
- Format
- LP, Album
Peru
1975- Label and catalog number
- Mag LPS-2527
- 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 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Unknown | EGC Records LPS -011 / EGC Records EGC-SLP (011)First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Panama | EGC Records LPS 011 / Discos Jesika LPS 011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Peru | Mag LPS-2527First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | EGC Records LPS 011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Combo Records COMBO 1921LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1975 | US | EGC Records SLP 011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Combo Records COMBO 1921First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Venezuela | EGC Records LPS-88.427First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Venezuela | Combo Records 332043LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Colombia | EGC Records LPS 011LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1988 | Colombia | Combo Records RCSLP 25014 / Orbe OBS.E. 25014LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Colombia | Combo Records RCSLP 25014 / Sonolux 01(3731)01925LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Dominican Republic | Musicalia EGC-SLP (011)LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Mexico | Combo Records C-1001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Matilde Lina
- A2Sin Saber Por Que
- A3Te Vas A Arrepentir
- A4Desde Panama
- A5El Buen Borincano
- B1Un Verano En Nueva York
- B2Antero
- B3Si Me Muero
- B4Vagabundo
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 7 are there?
14 vinyl pressings of 7 are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1975 and 1993.
When was 7 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, Panama, Peru, Venezuela. One of them is EGC Records LPS 011.
How do I tell if my copy of 7 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPS 011, SLP 011, COMBO 1921, LPS -011) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EGC-011-A and EGC-011-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 7 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.
