US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records XSLP 00466Fania Records SLP 00466
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SLP-00466-A SON STERLING
SLP-00466-B SON STERLING
Ismael MirandaEn Fa Menor
Vinyl pressings
En Fa Menor
by Ismael Miranda · 1974
10 pressings4 countriesSalsaGuaguancóLatin
En Fa Menor was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 En Fa Menor
5 pressings came out in 1974, 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records Lp451
- Format
- LP, Album
Mexico
1974- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records XSLP 00466
- Format
- LP, Album
Venezuela
1974- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records LPS 88343Fania Records LPS 88.343
- Format
- LP, Album
Venezuela
1974- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records LPS 88343Fania Records LPS 88.343
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Mexico | Fania Records XSLP 00466First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Fania Records XSLP 00466 / Fania Records SLP 00466First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Fania Records Lp451First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS 88343 / Fania Records LPS 88.343First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS 88343 / Fania Records LPS 88.343First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Peru | Fania Records L.P. 0144LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Fania Records SLP 00466LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS 88343 / Fania Records LPS 88.343LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Venezuela | Barbaro LPS-88.343LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Venezuela | Vaya Records LPS- 88.343LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Borinquen Tiene Montuno5:56
- A2La Cama Vacia4:35
- A3Rumba, Rumba, Rumba5:09
- A4A Beny More6:18
- B1Homenaje A Rafael5:03
- B2Nervios De Acero2:56
- B3Mi Mami Me Quiero8:26
- B4Las Esquinas Son5:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of En Fa Menor are there?
10 vinyl pressings of En Fa Menor are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was En Fa Menor first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, Mexico, Venezuela. One of them is Fania Records XSLP 00466.
How do I tell if my copy of En Fa Menor is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use XSLP 00466, Lp451, LPS 88343) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SLP-00466-A SON STERLING and SLP-00466-B SON STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is En Fa Menor 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.