US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records JM 564
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
JM -564 A-I JA K12120 COLHand-etchings Runout Side A
JM -564 B-I JA K-12121 COLHand-etchings Runout Side B
JM-564 AEtched Side A
JM-564 BEtched Side B
Fania All StarsCommitment
Vinyl pressings
Commitment
by Fania All Stars · 1980
11 pressings8 countriesSalsaBoleroLatin
Commitment 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 Commitment
7 pressings came out in 1980, 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.
Colombia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records SLP 564Discos Fuentes 277047
- Format
- LP, Album
Costa Rica
1980- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records 5029
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records SLP 564
- Format
- LP, Album
Mexico
1980- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records Fania-33
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
FANIA-33-ASide A
FANIA-33-B
Peru
1980- Label and catalog number
- Musica Latina International S.E. 01.007
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SE 01 007 A
SE 01 007 B
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Colombia | Fania Records SLP 564 / Discos Fuentes 277047First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Costa Rica | Fania Records 5029First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | France | Fania Records SLP 564First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Mexico | Fania Records Fania-33First yearLP | LP |
| 1980 | Peru | Musica Latina International S.E. 01.007First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Spain | Discophon 6106First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Fania Records JM 564First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS. 99291LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS. 99291LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS - 99291LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Venezuela | Vaya Records LPS.99291LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Encántigo7:53
- A2La Borinqueña2:10
- A3Dinamita4:48
- A4Piano Man7:18
- B1La Palabra Adios4:55
- B2Cuando Despiertes5:50
- B3Dime4:40
- B4Ublabadu5:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Commitment are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Commitment are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Commitment first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, Colombia, Costa Rica, France and more. One of them is Fania Records JM 564.
How do I tell if my copy of Commitment is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JM 564, SLP 564, 5029, Fania-33) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JM -564 A-I JA K12120 COL and JM -564 B-I JA K-12121 COL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Commitment 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.
