Puerto Rico
1971- Label and catalog number
- EGC Records LP002EGC Records EGC LP002
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EGC-LPS-002-ASide A, Etched
EGC-LPS-002-BSide B, Etched
El Gran ComboDe Punta A Punta
Vinyl pressings
De Punta A Punta
by El Gran Combo · 1971
15 pressings8 countriesSalsaLatin
De Punta A Punta was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 De Punta A Punta
4 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Puerto Rico
1971- Label and catalog number
- EGC Records LP002EGC Records EGC LP002
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
44 E̶G̶C̶-̶L̶P̶S̶-̶0̶0̶2̶-̶A̶ EGC - LPS - 002 - ASide A, Etched
44 EGC 002 B EGC - LPS - 0̶0̶2̶ -̶ B̶Side B, Etched
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- EGC Records LP002EGC Records LPS 002
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
E̵G̵C̵-̵L̵P̵S̵-̵0̵0̵2̵-̵A̵ ◅3Side A, Etched
EGC-LPS-̵0̵0̵2̵-̵B̵Side B, Etched
Panama
1971- Label and catalog number
- Discos Istmeños
- 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Panama | Discos IstmeñosFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Puerto Rico | EGC Records LP002 / EGC Records EGC LP002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Puerto Rico | EGC Records LP002 / EGC Records EGC LP002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | EGC Records LP002 / EGC Records LPS 002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | EGC Records LP002 / EGC Records LPS 002LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | EGC Records LP002 / EGC Records LPS 002LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Venezuela | Melser Records LP - 578LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Costa Rica | Onda Nueva RecordsLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Mexico | Combo Records C-1005 / EGC Records EGC LP002LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Venezuela | EGC Records LPEGC-88866 / EGC Records LPS.88.886LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Venezuela | Combo Record LPC-332041LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | Discos Melser EGC LPS 002LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Peru | Mag LPS-2493LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | EGC Records LP002 / EGC Records EGC LPS 002LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Combo Records COMBO 1912LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Achilipu
- A2Le Dicen Papa
- A3No Quiero Na' Regalao
- A4Lamento
- A5Chango Ta' Veni
- B1Don Goyo
- B2Tiembla
- B3Que Cosas Tendran
- B4Conmigo No Hay Turulete
- B5Baho-Kende
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of De Punta A Punta are there?
15 vinyl pressings of De Punta A Punta are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1971 and 1985.
When was De Punta A Punta first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Puerto Rico, US, Panama. One of them is EGC Records LP002.
How do I tell if my copy of De Punta A Punta is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EGC-LPS-002-A and EGC-LPS-002-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is De Punta A Punta 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.
