US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Tico Records LP-1196
- Format
- LP, Mono
Ismael Rivera Y Sus CachimbosControversia
Vinyl pressings
Controversia
by Ismael Rivera Y Sus Cachimbos · 1969
13 pressings4 countriesGuaguancóBoleroSalsaLatin
Controversia was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Controversia
5 pressings came out in 1969, 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Tico Records SLP-1196
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TRSLP 1196 A SSSide A, etched
TRSLP 1196 B SS LHSide B, etched
Panama
1969- Label and catalog number
- Onda Nueva Records 1196-11162
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Venezuela
1969- Label and catalog number
- Tico Records LP-1196
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Venezuela
1969- Label and catalog number
- Tico Records LP-1196
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · High Fidelity
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Panama | Onda Nueva Records 1196-11162First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | US | Tico Records LP-1196First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | US | Tico Records SLP-1196First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Venezuela | Tico Records LP-1196First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Venezuela | Tico Records LP-1196First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | US | Tico Records LP-1196 / Tico Records LP(S) 1196LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | Discomoda DCM-S-34020 / Tico Records 34020LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Colombia | Discomoda DCM-S-34020 / Tico Records 34020LP, Album, Misprint | LP, Album, Misprint |
| ? | Colombia | DISCOMODA 34020LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Tico Records SLP-1196LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Venezuela | Musica Latina International LP 1196 / Tico Records LP 1196LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Venezuela | Tico Records LP 1196LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Venezuela | Barbaro LP 1196 / Tico Records LP 1196LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Controversia
- A2La Arañita
- A3Lo Que Dijo La Gitana
- A4Ama
- A5Jala Jala
- B1Tambores Africanos
- B2Compay Güito
- B3Gulliver
- B4Cordero Y Belmonte
- B5Increible
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Controversia are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Controversia are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1969 and 1975.
When was Controversia first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Panama, Venezuela. One of them is Tico Records LP-1196.
How do I tell if my copy of Controversia is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP-1196, SLP-1196, 1196-11162) 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 Controversia 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.
