US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Mericana Records M-7157
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Mono
- Runout / matrix
M 7157AM-1A pA-Side Runout Etching
M 7157BM-1A pB-Side Runout Etching
M 7157 A-MA-Side Label
M 7157 B-MB-Side Label
Joe BataanLatin Strut / Peace, Friendship And Solidarity
Vinyl pressings
Latin Strut / Peace, Friendship And Solidarity
by Joe Bataan · 1974
14 pressings7 countriesSoulFunkLatinFunk / Soul
Latin Strut 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 Latin Strut
13 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 7 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
- RCA Victor PA-10033
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PA 10Ø033 A/S2 del 0Runout A
PA 2 10Ø033 B2 и IRunout B
PA-10033-ALabel A
PA-10033-BLabel B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PA-10033
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PA-10033ALabel A
PA-10033BLabel B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Mericana Records M-7157
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Mono
- Runout / matrix
M 7157AM-1AA runout stamped
M 7157BM-1AB runout stamped
Country unknown
1974- Label and catalog number
- Decca fn 61
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 2457
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono
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.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Unknown | Decca fn 61First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | Canada | RCA Victor PA-10033First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono |
| 1974 | Canada | RCA Victor PA-10033First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Mexico | RCA Victor SP-4086First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Peru | RCA Victor PA 10033First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Peru | RCA Victor PA 10033First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | South Africa | RCA Victor 42-537First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 2457First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | US | Mericana Records M-7157First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | US | RCA Victor PA-10033First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | US | Mericana Records M-7157First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1974 | US | RCA Victor PA-10033First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | Uruguay | RCA Victor PA - 10033First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | UK | Soul Jazz Records SJR 403-77", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited |
Tracklist
- ALatin Strut3:16
- BPeace, Friendship And Solidarity4:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Latin Strut are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Latin Strut are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1974 and 2017.
When was Latin Strut first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Canada, Peru and more. One of them is Mericana Records M-7157.
How do I tell if my copy of Latin Strut is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M-7157, PA-10033, fn 61, RCA 2457) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M 7157AM-1A p and M 7157BM-1A p. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Latin Strut 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.
