Colombia
1975- Label and catalog number
- Discos Fuentes FUE-201011Discos Fuentes 0201011.0
- Format
- LP, Album
FrukoEl Grande
Vinyl pressings
El Grande
by Fruko · 1975
12 pressings9 countriesSalsaGuaguancóLatin
El Grande was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 El Grande
4 pressings came out in 1975, 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.
Colombia
1975- Label and catalog number
- Discos Fuentes 201011
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Discos Fuentes MFS-3292
- Format
- LP, Album
Peru
1975- Label and catalog number
- Discos Fuentes 201011Discos Fuentes FUE 201011
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
FUENTES 201011 - 1L 24-Side A
FUENTES 201011 - 2L 23Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Colombia | Discos Fuentes FUE-201011 / Discos Fuentes 0201011.0First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Colombia | Discos Fuentes 201011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Peru | Discos Fuentes 201011 / Discos Fuentes FUE 201011First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Discos Fuentes MFS-3292First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Mexico | Eco 25448LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Panama | Discos Fuentes 201011LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Spain | Edigsa 11-0026LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | Discos Fuentes 201011 / Discos Fuentes L.P. 201011LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Colombia | Discos Fuentes L.P. 201011LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Dominican Republic | Discos Fuentes F-1011LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Ecuador | Discos Fuentes LP- 22000LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Venezuela | Discos Fuentes LPF-485LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Manyoma4:06
- A2Si Yo Encontrara Un Amor3:49
- A3Flores Silvestres3:52
- A4Los Charcos5:07
- A5Amada Ven3:43
- B1La Vi Partir4:30
- B2El Preso4:54
- B3Confundido5:10
- B4.1Una Fiesta Con Ochun3:17
- B4.2Me Tenian Amarrado Con “P”2:31
- B5Pajarillo3:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of El Grande are there?
12 vinyl pressings of El Grande are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1975 and 1980.
When was El Grande first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Colombia, US, Peru. One of them is Discos Fuentes FUE-201011.
How do I tell if my copy of El Grande is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FUE-201011, 201011, MFS-3292) 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 El Grande 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.