US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records JM 00503Fania Records SLP 00503
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SLP-00503-A IGOL STERLINGSide A
SLP-00503-B IGOL STERLINGSide B
Johnny PachecoThe Artist
Vinyl pressings
The Artist
by Johnny Pacheco · 1977
13 pressings8 countriesSalsaSon MontunoGuaguancóBolero
The Artist was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Artist
11 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Colombia
1977- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records 6346812
- Format
- LP
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records JM 00503
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records SLP 503
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records SLP 503Fania Records 00503
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SLP-00503-A STERLINGRunout side A
SLP-00503-B STERLINGRunout side B
Japan
1977- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records FAN-5030
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Colombia | Fania Records 6346812First yearLP | LP |
| 1977 | France | Fania Records JM 00503First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Fania Records SLP 503First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Fania Records SLP 503 / Fania Records 00503First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Fania Records FAN-5030First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Fania Records FAN-5030First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | Mexico | Fania Records SLP 00503First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Panama | Fania Records SLP 00503First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Peru | Fania Records F 00503First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Fania Records JM 00503 / Fania Records SLP 00503First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS-88.792 / Fania Records LPS 88792First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS-88.792 / Fania Records LPS 88792LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Venezuela | Barbaro LPS 88792LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Esa Prieta4:19
- A2La Yerba Brava5:09
- A3Mi Propia Sangre2:31
- A4La Chiva5:32
- A5Dirindinde5:08
- B1El Inventor4:28
- B2Amarre El Perro4:24
- B3Tu No Sabes Na4:12
- B4Ileana4:58
- B5Corso Y Montuno5:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Artist are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Artist are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was The Artist first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, Colombia, France, Japan and more. One of them is Fania Records JM 00503.
How do I tell if my copy of The Artist is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JM 00503, 6346812, SLP 503, FAN-5030) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SLP-00503-A IGOL STERLING and SLP-00503-B IGOL STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Artist 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.