US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records SLP 00495
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
SLP 00495 A IGOLSide A, etched
SLP 00495 B IGOLSide B, etched
Jerry MasucciSalsa Greats (Vol. 1)
Vinyl pressings
Salsa Greats (Vol. 1)
by Jerry Masucci · 1976
14 pressings9 countriesGuaguancóCha-ChaLatin JazzSalsa
Salsa Greats (Vol. 1) was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Salsa Greats (Vol. 1)
4 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records ZL 42145
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ZL 42145 A JS1Runout side A, etched
ZL 42145 B JS1Runout side B, etched
Venezuela
1976- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records LPS 88744
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Venezuela
1976- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records LPS-88.744
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | France | Fania Records ZL 42145First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | US | Fania Records SLP 00495First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1976 | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS 88744First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS-88.744First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | Unknown | Fania Records L.P. 98004LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | Colombia | Fania Records 6346804LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | Ecuador | Fania Records LP-98004LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Germany | Fania Records 69.050 / Metronome 69.050LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Japan | Fania Records FAN-5029LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Japan | Fania Records FAN-5029LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | Fania Records SLP 495LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1980 | Peru | Fania Records S.E. 01-012LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Panama | Fania Records SLP 00495LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS 88744 / Fania Records SLP-00495LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Oye Como Va
- A2Quitate La Mascara
- A3Juana Peña
- A4El Malecon
- A5La Esencia Del Guaguanco
- B1Muñeca
- B2El Pito (I'll Never Go Back To Georgia)
- B3Richie's Jala Jala
- B4Tu Loco Loco, Y Yo Tranquilo
- B5Huracan
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Salsa Greats (Vol. 1) are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Salsa Greats (Vol. 1) are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1976 and 1980.
When was Salsa Greats (Vol. 1) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, France, Venezuela. One of them is Fania Records SLP 00495.
How do I tell if my copy of Salsa Greats (Vol. 1) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SLP 00495, ZL 42145, LPS 88744, LPS-88.744) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SLP 00495 A IGOL and SLP 00495 B IGOL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Salsa Greats (Vol. 1) 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.