US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records JM-558
- Format
- LP, Album
Hector LavoeEl Sabio
Vinyl pressings
El Sabio
by Hector Lavoe · 1980
14 pressings9 countriesSalsaLatin
El Sabio was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Sabio
10 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 8 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records 277045
- Format
- LP
Costa Rica
1980- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records 5035
- Format
- LP, Album
Ecuador
1980- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records LP-98039
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records JM-558
- Format
- LP, Album
Peru
1980- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records S.E.01.006
- 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Colombia | Fania Records 277045First yearLP | LP |
| 1980 | Costa Rica | Fania Records 5035First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Ecuador | Fania Records LP-98039First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | France | Fania Records JM-558First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Peru | Fania Records S.E.01.006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Spain | Discophon 6109First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Fania Records JM-558First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS-99.263 / Fania Records LP 99.263First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Venezuela | Inca Records LP 99.263First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Venezuela | Vaya Records LPS-99.263 / Vaya Records LP 99.263First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Mexico | Fania Records FANIA●9 / Fania Records FANIA - 9LP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | US | Craft Recordings CR00895 / Craft Recordings Latino CR00895LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
| 2025 | US | Craft Recordings CR00895 / Craft Recordings Latino CR00895LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Venezuela | Barbaro LP 99.263LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1El Sabio
- A2Plazos Traicioneros
- A3Noche De Farra
- A4Para Ochun
- B1Alejate
- B2Llore
- B3Ceora
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of El Sabio are there?
14 vinyl pressings of El Sabio are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1980 and 2025.
When was El Sabio first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador and more. One of them is Fania Records JM-558.
How do I tell if my copy of El Sabio is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JM-558, 277045, 5035, LP-98039) 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 Sabio 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.
