US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 34711
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL 34711-1ARunout side A
BL 34711-1ARunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Rhythm Machine
by Fania All Stars · 1977
20 pressings14 countriesSalsaPachangaLatin JazzCha-Cha
Rhythm Machine 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 Rhythm Machine
16 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 12 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 34711
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
AL 34711-1ARunout Side A
BL 34711-1ARunout Side B
Colombia
1977- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records 6346816
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records SLP 34711
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records SLP 34711
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records 0069.908
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
0702 309 S 1 0069 908 A 320 ARunout side A
0702 309 S 2 0069 908 B 320 BRunout side B
0069.908 - ALabel side A
0069.908 - BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Colombia | Fania Records 6346816First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Fania Records SLP 34711First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Fania Records SLP 34711First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Fania Records 0069.908First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Fania Records FAN-5031First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Japan | Fania Records FAN-5031First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Mexico | Fania Records LP 34711First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Nicaragua | Fania Records jm-34711First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Peru | Fania Records F 34711First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Philippines | Fania Records FN 2408First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Spain | Discophon 6059First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Turkey | Rock 794First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Columbia PC 34711First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Columbia PC 34711First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS 88835 / Fania Records PC-34711First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | France | Sony Music 88697477691LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Ella Fue (She Was The One)3:45
- A2En Orbita4:55
- A3Awake5:24
- A4Peanuts (The Peanut Vendor)4:57
- B1Jubileo6:33
- B2Verão Vermelho6:20
- B3Steady (Fijo)2:49
- B4Juan Pachanga (Daylight)4:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rhythm Machine are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Rhythm Machine are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1977 and 2009.
When was Rhythm Machine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, Colombia, France, Germany and more. One of them is Columbia PC 34711.
How do I tell if my copy of Rhythm Machine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PC 34711, 6346816, SLP 34711, 0069.908) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL 34711-1A and BL 34711-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rhythm Machine 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.
