Dominican Republic
1989- Label and catalog number
- Karen Records K-1096
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Juan Luis Guerra 4.40Ojalá Que Llueva Café
Vinyl pressings
Ojalá Que Llueva Café
by Juan Luis Guerra 4.40 · 1989
10 pressings7 countriesMerengueLatin
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
1 pressing came out in 1989, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Dominican Republic | Karen Records K-1096First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Germany | Ariola 1150967", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Spain | Karen Records K-1356712", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Spain | Karen Records K-4407", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Spain | Karen Records K-1356712", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Venezuela | Sono-Rodven 9022412", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Germany | Karen Records 115 0557" | 7" |
| 1991 | Portugal | Ariola 615 05512", Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | France | Karen Records 115 055 / Ariola 115 0557", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | Mexico | Karen Records KRX-0197", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Ojalá Que Llueva Café
- B1Woman Del Callao
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ojalá Que Llueva Café are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Ojalá Que Llueva Café are listed here, from 7 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. One of them is Karen Records K-1096.
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 K-1096) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. 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.
