Dominican Republic
1990- Label and catalog number
- Karen Records KLP136
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
KLP-136-ASide A
KLP-136-BSide B
Vinyl pressings
Bachata Rosa
by Juan Luis Guerra 4.40 · 1990
24 pressings14 countriesBachataMerengueSalsaLatin
Bachata Rosa was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Bachata Rosa
4 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 4 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
1990- Label and catalog number
- Karen Records KLP136
- Format
- LP, Album
Venezuela
November 28, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Karen Records K-136
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Williams 11KY RV K-136-A PIPO 3.Runout side A
Williams 11KY RV K-136B K-136-B PIPORunout side B
Williams 04 Ly. Rv. K-136/A. S.R. K-136-ARunout side A
Williams 04 Ly. Rv. K-136/B. S.R. K-136-BRunout side B
Argentina
1990- Label and catalog number
- RCA TLP-80075
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Argentina | RCA TLP-80075First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Dominican Republic | Karen Records KLP136First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | US | Karen Records KLP136First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Venezuela | Karen Records K-136First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Bolivia | Santa Fe Records SFR - 026 / Santa Fe Records SFR-026LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Colombia | Karen Records 5680078 / IFV 5680078LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Costa Rica | Karen Records KLP136LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Ecuador | Karen Records 311-0101 / Karen Records 12141-KAR-12LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Ecuador | Karen Records 311-0101 / Karen Records 12141-KAR-12LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Ecuador | Lluvia De Estrellas 311-0101 / Karen Records 311-0101LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Europe | Ariola 211 927 / Karen Records 211927LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Mexico | Ariola LAE•936LP | LP |
| 1991 | Mexico | Karen Records LAPTV-061 / Ariola LAPTV-061LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Mexico | Karen Records LAPTV-061 / Karen Records LAE-936LP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1991 | Portugal | Ariola 211708LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Ecuador | Lluvia De Estrellas 310-0101LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Rosalia
- A2Como Abeja Al Panal
- A3Carta De Amor
- A4Estrellitas Y Duendes
- A5A Pedir Su Mano
- B1La Bilirrubina
- B2Burbujas De Amor
- B3Bachata Rosa
- B4Reforestame
- B5Acompañeme Civil
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bachata Rosa are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Bachata Rosa are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1990 and 1992.
When was Bachata Rosa first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in Dominican Republic, US, Venezuela, Argentina. One of them is Karen Records KLP136.
How do I tell if my copy of Bachata Rosa is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KLP136, K-136, TLP-80075) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KLP-136-A and KLP-136-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bachata Rosa 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.