US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Combo Records Combo RCSLP-2018
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
COMBO 2018 A AWSIDE A
COMBO 2018 B AWSIDE B
El Gran ComboUnity
Vinyl pressings
Unity
by El Gran Combo · 1980
10 pressings7 countriesSalsaLatin
Unity was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Unity
9 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 6 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Combo Records Combo RCSLP-2018
- Format
- LP, Album
Colombia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Fonoson RCSLP 25263
- Format
- LP, Album
Colombia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Discos Orbe Ltda. OBS-E 25263
- Format
- LP, Album
Mexico
1980- Label and catalog number
- Combo Records Combo RCSLP-2018
- Format
- LP, Album
Panama
1980- Label and catalog number
- Discos Jesika RCSLP-2018
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Colombia | Fonoson RCSLP 25263First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Colombia | Discos Orbe Ltda. OBS-E 25263First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Mexico | Combo Records Combo RCSLP-2018First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Panama | Discos Jesika RCSLP-2018First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Peru | Bambu ELD.02.43.838First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Peru | Bambu ELD.02.43.838First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Combo Records Combo RCSLP-2018First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Combo Records Combo RCSLP-2018First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Venezuela | Velvet LPV 1946First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Ecuador | Angelito LP-25132LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Compañera Mía4:22
- A2La Cicatriz4:04
- A3De Todo Un Poco3:36
- A4Yo No La Toco4:55
- B1Te Regalo El Corazon4:05
- B2El Licor De Tu Boquita4:00
- B3Panquelero4:06
- B4Pico Pico4:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Unity are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Unity are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1980 and 1981.
When was Unity first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, Colombia, Mexico, Panama and more. One of them is Combo Records Combo RCSLP-2018.
How do I tell if my copy of Unity is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use Combo RCSLP-2018, RCSLP 25263, OBS-E 25263, RCSLP-2018) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, COMBO 2018 A AW and COMBO 2018 B AW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Unity 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.
