US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records JM647
- Format
- LP, Album
Hector LavoeStrikes Back
Vinyl pressings
Strikes Back
by Hector Lavoe · 1987
10 pressings5 countriesSalsaBoleroLatin
Strikes Back was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Strikes Back
5 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records JM647
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Sonido Inc. JM 647
- Format
- LP, Album
Peru
1987- Label and catalog number
- Iempsa ELD 65.47.1636
- Format
- LP, Album
Venezuela
1987- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records LPS-99.930
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
(Side A) LPS 99930 A C
(Side B) LPS 99930 B C
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Peru | Iempsa ELD 65.47.1636First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | Fania Records JM647First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | Fania Records JM647First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | Sonido Inc. JM 647First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS-99.930First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Colombia | FM FMLP(11)2371LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Spain | Manzana FML-15LP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | US | Craft Recordings CR00880 / Craft Recordings Latino CR00880LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | US | Craft Recordings CR00880 / Craft Recordings Latino CR00880LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Fania Records JM647LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Loco5:23
- A2Ponce6:14
- A3Taxi3:45
- A4Como No Voy A Llorar6:36
- B1Ella Mintio4:45
- B2En El Fiando5:22
- B3Escarcha5:36
- B4Plato De Segunda Mesa4:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Strikes Back are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Strikes Back are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1987 and 2025.
When was Strikes Back first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, Peru, Venezuela. One of them is Fania Records JM647.
How do I tell if my copy of Strikes Back is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JM647, JM 647, ELD 65.47.1636, LPS-99.930) 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 Strikes Back 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.
