US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records LP 396
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP 396 A 1-14-71 STERLINGSide A, etched, STERLING stamped
LP 396 B 1-14-71 STERLINGSide B, etched, STERLING stamped
Ismael MirandaAbran Paso!
Vinyl pressings
Abran Paso!
by Ismael Miranda · 1971
12 pressings5 countriesSalsaGuaguancóRumbaSon
Abran Paso! was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Abran Paso!
5 pressings came out in 1971, 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records SLP 396Fania Records (S) LP #396
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SLP 396 A 1.13.71 STERLING LHSide A, etched, STERLING stamped
SLP 396 B 1.13.71 STERLING LHSide B, etched, STERLING stamped
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records SLP 396Fania Records (S) LP #396
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SLP 396 A 1.13.71 STERLING LHSide A, etched, STERLING stamped
SLP 396 B 1.13.71 STERLING LHSide B, etched, STERLING stamped
Colombia
1971- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records 6346752
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Venezuela
1971- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records LP 7738
- Format
- LP, Mono
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Colombia | Fania Records 6346752First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Fania Records LP 396First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | US | Fania Records SLP 396 / Fania Records (S) LP #396First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Fania Records SLP 396 / Fania Records (S) LP #396First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS-77.738LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | Venezuela | Fania Records LP 7738First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Japan | Fania Records VS-1407LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | Discos MelserLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Fania Records SLP 396LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Fania Records SLP 396LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Venezuela | Barbaro LPS-77738LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Venezuela | Inca Records LPS-77.738LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Abran Paso
- A2Donde Llevas El Son
- A3Se Casa La Rumba
- A4Abandonada Fue
- B1Vengo Virao
- B2Oigan Bien Mi Guaguanco
- B3Ayer Me Entere
- B4Rise Up
- B5Dolor Y Amor
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Abran Paso! are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Abran Paso! are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1971 and 1984.
When was Abran Paso! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, Colombia, Venezuela. One of them is Fania Records LP 396.
How do I tell if my copy of Abran Paso! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP 396, SLP 396, 6346752, LP 7738) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LP 396 A 1-14-71 STERLING and LP 396 B 1-14-71 STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Abran Paso! 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.