US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records JM 595
- Format
- LP, Album
Fania All StarsLatin Connection
Vinyl pressings
Latin Connection
by Fania All Stars · 1981
10 pressings8 countriesSalsaAfro-CubanDescargaLatin
Latin Connection was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Latin Connection
8 pressings came out in 1981, 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records JM 595
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
JM 595-A 917 XXSide A runout etched
JM 595-B 147 XXSide B runout etched
Colombia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records 70018
- Format
- LP, Album
Costa Rica
1981- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records 5084
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records JM 595Fania Records SLP 595
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
JM-595- A STERLINGSide A etched/stamped
JM-595 -B STERLINGSide B etched/stamped
Peru
1981- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records S.E. 01.030
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Colombia | Fania Records 70018First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Costa Rica | Fania Records 5084First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Ecuador | Fania Records 311-0066First yearLP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1981 | France | Fania Records JM 595 / Fania Records SLP 595First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Peru | Fania Records S.E. 01.030First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Fania Records JM 595First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Fania Records JM 595First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS-99415 / Fania Records JM-595First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Mexico | Fania Records Fania-23LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Ecuador | Fania Records 311-0066 / Coprodisa 311-0066LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Semilla De Amor6:58
- A2Dime Que Te Pasa4:50
- A3Voy A Vivir Para Siempre7:03
- A4Nina5:42
- B1Bilongo5:19
- B2Mi So Den Boso3:28
- B3El Caminante7:12
- B4La Montaña4:14
- B5Rosa En El Fango7:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Latin Connection are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Latin Connection are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Latin Connection first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, Colombia, Costa Rica, France and more. One of them is Fania Records JM 595.
How do I tell if my copy of Latin Connection is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JM 595, 70018, 5084, S.E. 01.030) 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 Latin Connection 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.
