US
1976- Label and catalog number
- EGC Records EGC 013
- Format
- LP, Album
El Gran ComboMejor Que Nunca (Better Than Ever)
Vinyl pressings
Mejor Que Nunca (Better Than Ever)
by El Gran Combo · 1976
11 pressings6 countriesSalsaSonLatin
Mejor Que Nunca (Better Than Ever) was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Mejor Que Nunca (Better Than Ever)
7 pressings came out in 1976, 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Combo Records Combo 1923
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EGC-013-A RCSCP-1923A
Colombia
1976- Label and catalog number
- Fonoson RCLSP 25046
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Colombia
1976- Label and catalog number
- Orbe OBS-E-25046
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EGC-013-ASide A
EGC-013-BSide B
Panama
1976- Label and catalog number
- EGC Records EGC 013Discos Jesika SLP 013
- Format
- LP, Album
Peru
1976- Label and catalog number
- Mag LPN-2550
- 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Colombia | Fonoson RCLSP 25046First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Colombia | Orbe OBS-E-25046First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Panama | EGC Records EGC 013 / Discos Jesika SLP 013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Peru | Mag LPN-2550First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | EGC Records EGC 013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Combo Records Combo 1923First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Venezuela | EGC Records LPS-88.655First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Venezuela | EGC Records LP-E. 88.655LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Venezuela | Combo Records LPC 332039LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Venezuela | Combo Records LPC2039LP | LP |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Dominican Republic | EGC Records EGC 013LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1La Soledad
- A2No Me Olvides Mulata
- A3Tambien Lo Se Yo
- A4Concierto De Amistad
- B1Pachito E Che
- B2La Mascara De Gato
- B3Los Escaparates
- B4Cunabiche Adentro
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mejor Que Nunca (Better Than Ever) are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Mejor Que Nunca (Better Than Ever) are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1976 and 1985.
When was Mejor Que Nunca (Better Than Ever) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, Colombia, Panama, Peru and more. One of them is EGC Records EGC 013.
How do I tell if my copy of Mejor Que Nunca (Better Than Ever) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EGC 013, Combo 1923, RCLSP 25046, OBS-E-25046) 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 Mejor Que Nunca (Better Than Ever) 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.
