US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records JM 583
- Format
- LP, Album
Fania All StarsCalifornia Jam
Vinyl pressings
California Jam
by Fania All Stars · 1980
10 pressings7 countriesSalsaGuaguancóGuajiraCha-Cha
California Jam 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 California Jam
3 pressings came out in 1980, 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.
Costa Rica
1980- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records 5069
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records SLP 583
- 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 | Costa Rica | Fania Records 5069First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | France | Fania Records SLP 583First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Fania Records JM 583First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Ecuador | Fania Records 311 0061LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Mexico | Fania Records FANIA - 10LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Spain | Discophon 6.126LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS-99364LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Venezuela | Barbaro LPS-99.364LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Mexico | RCA Camden CAMS-1247 / Fania Records CAMS-1247LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | Mexico | Fania Records FML 2LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Vente Conmigo5:29
- A2Guajira Para Los Pollos6:33
- A3Taxi To Aguadilla6:37
- B1Seis Con El Mismo Sabor7:24
- B2The War Gods12:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of California Jam are there?
10 vinyl pressings of California Jam are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1980 and 1986.
When was California Jam first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, Costa Rica, France. One of them is Fania Records JM 583.
How do I tell if my copy of California Jam is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JM 583, 5069, SLP 583) 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 California Jam 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.
