UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Caliente HOT 119
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
HOT 119/AA
HOT 119/BB
Fania All StarsBamboleo
Vinyl pressings
Bamboleo
by Fania All Stars · 1988
10 pressings10 countriesSalsaLatin
Bamboleo was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Bamboleo
7 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 7 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records JM 650
- Format
- LP, Album
Colombia
1988- Label and catalog number
- FM Discos LP(11)2389
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1988- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records JM 650
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
88 - 6 J V 6 5 0 Atyped runouts A
AMhandwritten A
J H 650 B AM MPOhandwritten B
Peru
1988- Label and catalog number
- Iempsa ELD 67.47.1739
- Format
- LP, Album
Spain
1988- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records FML-25
- 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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Colombia | FM Discos LP(11)2389First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | France | Fania Records JM 650First yearLP | LP |
| 1988 | Peru | Iempsa ELD 67.47.1739First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Spain | Fania Records FML-25First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | UK | Caliente HOT 119First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | US | Fania Records JM 650First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS-99.946First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Ecuador | Famoso 20600489LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Mexico | Musart MPI 80083LP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Argentina | Fania Records 25206LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Bamboleo5:15
- A2Siento6:50
- A3Smooth Operator4:38
- B1Quiero Saber6:50
- B2Djobi, Djoba4:45
- B3Don't You Worry About A Thing4:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bamboleo are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Bamboleo are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1988 and 1990.
When was Bamboleo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Colombia, France and more. One of them is Caliente HOT 119.
How do I tell if my copy of Bamboleo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HOT 119, JM 650, LP(11)2389, ELD 67.47.1739) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, HOT 119/A and HOT 119/B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bamboleo 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.
