US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records JM 574
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Hector LavoeHector's Gold
Vinyl pressings
Hector's Gold
by Hector Lavoe · 1980
12 pressings7 countriesSalsaLatin
Hector's Gold 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 Hector's Gold
6 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 5 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records JM 574
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Costa Rica
1980- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records 5062
- Format
- LP, Compilation
France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records SLP 574
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Peru
1980- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records S.E. 01-019
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Venezuela
1980- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records LPS 99334
- Format
- LP, Compilation
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Costa Rica | Fania Records 5062First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | France | Fania Records SLP 574First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Peru | Fania Records S.E. 01-019First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | US | Fania Records JM 574First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | US | Fania Records JM 574First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS 99334First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Venezuela | Barbaro LPS 99334 / Barbaro JM 574LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1981 | Ecuador | Fania Records LP-98042LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1981 | Mexico | Fania Records Fania-2LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | Mexico | Fania Records FML-11LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | Mexico | RCA Camden CAMS-1278LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Fania Records JM 574LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Periodico De Ayer
- A2Rompe Saraguey
- A3Comedia
- A4Songoro Consongo
- B1El Cantante
- B2El Todopoderoso
- B3Sombras Nada Mas
- B4Hacha Y Machete
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hector's Gold are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Hector's Gold are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1980 and 1986.
When was Hector's Gold first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, Costa Rica, France, Peru and more. One of them is Fania Records JM 574.
How do I tell if my copy of Hector's Gold is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JM 574, 5062, SLP 574, S.E. 01-019) 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 Hector's Gold 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.
