US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records JM-00522
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
JM-00522-AHand Etched - Side A
JM-00522-BHand Etched - Side B
STERLINGMachine Stamped, both sides
Vinyl pressings
Comedia
by Hector Lavoe · 1978
17 pressings9 countriesSalsaLatin
Comedia was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Comedia
9 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records JM-00522
- Format
- LP, Album
Country unknown
1978- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records JM 00522Fania Records JM-00522
- Format
- LP, Album
Colombia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Discos Fuentes 277006Fania Records SLP-00522
- Format
- LP, Album
Colombia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records LP 277006
- Format
- LP, Album
Mexico
1978- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records JM-00522
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
JM-00522-AHand Etched - Side A
JM-00522-BHand Etched - Side B
STERLINGMachine Stamped, both sides
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Unknown | Fania Records JM 00522 / Fania Records JM-00522First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Colombia | Discos Fuentes 277006 / Fania Records SLP-00522First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Colombia | Fania Records LP 277006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Mexico | Fania Records JM-00522First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Panama | Fania Records JM 00522First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Peru | Fania Records F00107First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Fania Records JM-00522First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Fania Records JM-00522First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS 88992 / Fania Records LPS-88.992First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Spain | Discophon 6069 / Fania Records 6069LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Japan | Fania Records VS-1419 / Vivid Sound VS-1419LP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | France | Fania Records JM-00522LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | US | Craft Recordings CR00646 / Craft Recordings Latino CR00646LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
| 2026 | US | Craft Recordings CR10377 / Craft Recordings Latino CR10377LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | US | Fania Records CR00991 / Craft Recordings CR00991LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Fania Records JM-00522LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS-88.992LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1El Cantante10:17
- A2Comedia3:21
- A3La Verdad5:30
- A4Tiempos Pasados4:23
- B1Bandolera9:32
- B2Porque Te Conoci?4:45
- B3Songoro Consongo7:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Comedia are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Comedia are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1978 and 2026.
When was Comedia first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, Colombia, Mexico, Panama and more. One of them is Fania Records JM-00522.
How do I tell if my copy of Comedia is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JM-00522, JM 00522, 277006, LP 277006) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JM-00522-A and JM-00522-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Comedia 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.
