US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Sonotone SO 1422Sonotone SO-1422
- Format
- LP, Album
Las Chicas Del CanCaribe
Vinyl pressings
Caribe
by Las Chicas Del Can · 1988
12 pressings11 countriesMerengueLatin
Caribe was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Caribe
4 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
Dominican Republic
1988- Label and catalog number
- Swint Records 562-3171
- Format
- LP, Album
Guatemala
1988- Label and catalog number
- Discos de Centroamérica 1422
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Panama
1988- Label and catalog number
- Discos de Centroamérica 1422
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Dominican Republic | Swint Records 562-3171First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Guatemala | Discos de Centroamérica 1422First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Panama | Discos de Centroamérica 1422First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | US | Sonotone SO 1422 / Sonotone SO-1422First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Colombia | Codiscos 29621314 / Zeida 29621314LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Ecuador | Onix LP-69169LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Peru | Sonografica FM 0010228.9LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | US | Onix 69169LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Venezuela | Palma Pro 10.228LP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Bolivia | Sonografica VN/SVL-68-11 / Sonografica VN/SVL 68-11LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Mexico | Sonografica LPM-52002LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Cosmo Records WV 10003LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Papi Tu
- A2Juana La Cubana
- A3Pepe
- A4Romeo Y Julieta
- A5Merengue De Carnaval
- El Negro No Puede
- B2Tu Esclava
- B3Champaing
- B4Beberte
- B5Permiteme Estar Contigo
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Caribe are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Caribe are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1988 and 1990.
When was Caribe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Panama. One of them is Sonotone SO 1422.
How do I tell if my copy of Caribe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SO 1422, 562-3171, 1422) 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 Caribe 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.