US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Alegre Records CLPA 7011
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
CLPA-7011-A-2 F/W NYC SJRSide A
CLPA-7011-B-2 F/W NYC SJRSide B
Johnny PachecoLo Mejor De
Vinyl pressings
Lo Mejor De
by Johnny Pacheco · 1974
10 pressings5 countriesCharangaSalsaPachangaCha-Cha
Lo Mejor De 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 Lo Mejor De
6 pressings came out in 1974, 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Alegre Records CLPA 7011
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Colombia
November 1974- Label and catalog number
- Alegre Records DCM-S-35007Discomoda DCM-S-35007
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
DCMS 35007A dis. P. 30-I0-74Runout A, etched
DCMS 35007B dis. P. 30-I0-74 DIRunout B, etched
Panama
1974- Label and catalog number
- Onda Nueva Records 11187
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Peru
1974- Label and catalog number
- Alegre Records ALE 7011
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Venezuela
1974- Label and catalog number
- Inca Records LPS-88520
- Format
- LP, Compilation
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Panama | Onda Nueva Records 11187First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Peru | Alegre Records ALE 7011First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | US | Alegre Records CLPA 7011First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | US | Alegre Records CLPA 7011First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Venezuela | Alegre Records LPS-88.520 / Tico Records LPS-88520LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | Venezuela | Inca Records LPS-88520First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Colombia | Alegre Records DCM-S-35007 / Discomoda DCM-S-35007First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Venezuela | Alegre Records LPS 88520 / Tico Records LPS 88.520LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Venezuela | Musica Latina International LPS-88520LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Venezuela | Barbaro LPS-88520 / Alegre Records LPS-88.520LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1El Guiro De Macorina2:47
- A2Alto Songo2:40
- A3El Chechere3:00
- A4A Mi Que2:40
- A5Soy Guapo De Verdad4:13
- A6El Agua Del Clavelito2:55
- B1Acuyuye2:30
- B2Oyeme Mulata2:54
- B3Recuerdos De Arcano2:50
- B4El Chivo2:36
- B5Treinta Kilos2:52
- B6Con Su Bataola2:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lo Mejor De are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Lo Mejor De are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Lo Mejor De first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, Colombia, Panama, Peru and more. One of them is Alegre Records CLPA 7011.
How do I tell if my copy of Lo Mejor De is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CLPA 7011, DCM-S-35007, 11187, ALE 7011) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CLPA-7011-A-2 F/W NYC SJR and CLPA-7011-B-2 F/W NYC SJR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lo Mejor De 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.