US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records JM 621
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
JM-621 ARunout, Side A
JM-621 BRunout, Side B
Ismael MirandaThe Master
Vinyl pressings
The Master
by Ismael Miranda · 1983
11 pressings5 countriesSalsaBoleroLatin
The Master was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 The Master
11 pressings came out in 1983, 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records JM 621
- Format
- LP, Album · D.J. Copy
- Runout / matrix
JM-621 ARunout, Side A
JM-621 BRunout, Side B
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records JM 621
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
JM-621 ASide A etched
JM- 621- B REISide B etched
STERLINGStamped both sides
Colombia
1983- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records JM 621
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
JM-621 ARunout, Side A
JM-621 BRunout, Side B
Colombia
1983- Label and catalog number
- Sonotec Discos Y Casetes SIS 70069Sonotec Discos Y Casetes SIS - 70069
- Format
- LP, Album
Costa Rica
1983- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records 1005116
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
FANIA - 5116 - A - 22-3-83Runout, Side A
FANIA - 5116 - B - 22-3-83Runout, Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Colombia | Fania Records JM 621First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Colombia | Sonotec Discos Y Casetes SIS 70069 / Sonotec Discos Y Casetes SIS - 70069First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Colombia | Sonotec Discos Y Casetes SIS 70069 / Sonotec Discos Y Casetes SIS - 70069First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Costa Rica | Fania Records 1005116First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Costa Rica | Fania Records 1005116First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | France | Fania Records SLP 621First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Fania Records JM 621First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Fania Records JM 621First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Fania Records JM 621First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS 99.635First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Venezuela | Barbaro LPS 99.635First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Asi Es La Gente4:53
- A2Tus Flores Negras4:25
- A3Cuando Un Cantor Esta Preso4:41
- A4Ayer4:18
- B1Tan Solo Un Ratito5:25
- B2Idolatria4:19
- B3Antoñico4:44
- B4Amigo El Viento6:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Master are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Master are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was The Master first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, Colombia, Costa Rica, France and more. One of them is Fania Records JM 621.
How do I tell if my copy of The Master is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JM 621, SIS 70069, 1005116, SLP 621) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JM-621 A and JM-621 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Master 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.