US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records SLP 00511
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Fania All StarsGreatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Greatest Hits
by Fania All Stars · 1977
11 pressings9 countriesSalsaAfro-CubanRumbaLatin
Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Greatest Hits
7 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
Colombia
1977- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6346821
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Ecuador
1977- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records LP-98016
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records JM 00511
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
JM 00511 A JS 1 AREACEMA side runout etched / stamped
JM 00511 B JS 1 AREACEMB side runout etched / stamped
Panama
1977- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records SLP 00511
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Venezuela
1977- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records LPS 88840
- Format
- LP, Compilation
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Colombia | Philips 6346821First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Ecuador | Fania Records LP-98016First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | Fania Records JM 00511First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Panama | Fania Records SLP 00511First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | Fania Records SLP 00511First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS 88840First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS 88840First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | Fania Records SLP 511 / Fania Records 511LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1980 | Spain | Fania Records 6107 / Discophon 6107LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Mexico | Fania Records FANIA 32LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Peru | Fania Records F 00511LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Mi Gente3:35
- A2Me Gusto El Son4:30
- A3Ponte Duro9:04
- A4Congo Bongo4:23
- B1Descarga Fania9:09
- B2Son Cuero Y Boogaloo5:15
- B3Chanchullo5:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1977 and 1982.
When was Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, Colombia, Ecuador, France and more. One of them is Fania Records SLP 00511.
How do I tell if my copy of Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SLP 00511, 6346821, LP-98016, JM 00511) 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 Greatest Hits 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.
