Dominican Republic
1989- Label and catalog number
- Karen Records KLP-126
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MIAMI TAPESide A
KLP-126-ASide A
MIAMI TAPESide B
K-126-B IISide B
Juan Luis Guerra 4.40Ojalá Que Llueva Café
Vinyl pressings
Ojalá Que Llueva Café
by Juan Luis Guerra 4.40 · 1989
15 pressings11 countriesMerengueSalsaLatin
Ojalá Que Llueva Café was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Ojalá Que Llueva Café
7 pressings came out in 1989, 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.
Dominican Republic
1989- Label and catalog number
- Karen Records KLP-126Karen Records 126 K STEREO
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
KLP-126-A MIAMI TAPE K-DX-ON JFA Side
K-126-B II K-D2-ON JF MIAMI TAPEB Side
Dominican Republic
1989- Label and catalog number
- Karen Records 311-0107
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MIAMI TAPESide A
KLP-126-ASide A
MIAMI TAPESide B
K-126-B IISide B
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Karen Records KLP-126
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MIAMI TAPE K-DX-ON JF KLP-126-ALado A, etched, MIAMI TAPE stamped, JF initials as symbol
MIAMI TAPE KLP-126-B II K-DZ-ON JFLado B, etched, MIAMI TAPE stamped, JF initials as symbol
Venezuela
May 5, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Karen Records K-126
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Argentina
1989- Label and catalog number
- RCA TLP-80078
- Format
- LP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Argentina | RCA TLP-80078First yearLP | LP |
| 1989 | Colombia | Karen Records 5680062First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Dominican Republic | Karen Records KLP-126First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Dominican Republic | Karen Records 311-0107First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Dominican Republic | Karen Records KLP-126 / Karen Records 126 K STEREOFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | Karen Records KLP-126First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Venezuela | Karen Records K-126First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1990s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Colombia | Karen Records 38613709005 / Ariola 38613709005LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1990 | Guatemala | Karen Records K-126 / Discos de Centroamérica K-126LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Mexico | Ariola LA•945LP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1990 | Mexico | Ariola LATV-048LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Portugal | Karen Records 212100LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Spain | Karen Records K-LP 126LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1991 | Costa Rica | Karen Records KLP-126LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1992 | Ecuador | Karen Records 311-0107LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Visa Para Un Sueño
- A2Ojalá Que Llueva Café
- A3Razones
- A4De Tu Boca
- B1La Gallera
- B2Woman Del Callao
- B3Reina Mia
- B4Ángel Para Una Tambora
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ojalá Que Llueva Café are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Ojalá Que Llueva Café are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1989 and 1992.
When was Ojalá Que Llueva Café first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Dominican Republic, US, Venezuela, Argentina and more. One of them is Karen Records KLP-126.
How do I tell if my copy of Ojalá Que Llueva Café is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KLP-126, 311-0107, K-126, TLP-80078) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MIAMI TAPE and KLP-126-A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ojalá Que Llueva Café 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.
