US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Caiman Records CAIMAN 9011
- Format
- LP, Album · Light Blue Labels
- Runout / matrix
CAIMAN - 9011 - A STERLINGLado A, etched
CAIMAN - 9011 - B STERLINGLado B, etched
STERLINGStamped
Louie Ramirez Y Su OrquestaAlegres Y Romanticos
Vinyl pressings
Alegres Y Romanticos
by Louie Ramirez Y Su Orquesta · 1985
13 pressings9 countriesSalsaLatin JazzJazzLatin
Alegres Y Romanticos was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Alegres Y Romanticos
9 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Caiman Records CAIMAN 9011
- Format
- LP, Album · Dark Blue Labels
- Runout / matrix
CAIMAN - 9011 - A STERLINGLado A, etched
CAIMAN - 9011 - B STERLINGLado B, etched
STERLINGStamped
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Caiman Records CAIMAN 9011
- Format
- LP, Album · Dark Orange Labels
- Runout / matrix
CAIMAN - 9011 - A STERLINGLado A, etched
CAIMAN - 9011 - B STERLINGLado B, etched
STERLINGStamped
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Caiman Records CAIMAN 9011
- Format
- LP, Album · Dark Orange Labels
- Runout / matrix
CAIMAN - 9011 - ALado A, etched
CAIMAN - 9011 - BLado B, etched
STERLINGSTAMPED
Colombia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Discos Perla 824667 1
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Caiman Records CAIMAN 9011
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CAIMAN - 9011 - ALado A, etched
CAIMAN - 9011 - BLado B, etched
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.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Colombia | Discos Perla 824667 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | France | Caiman Records CAIMAN 9011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Panama | Caiman Records CAIMAN 9011 / Sono Mundi S.A. 85698First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Caiman Records CAIMAN 9011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Caiman Records CAIMAN 9011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Caiman Records CAIMAN 9011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Caiman Records CAIMAN 9011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Venezuela | Caiman Records 898First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Venezuela | Caiman Records LPS-99.869First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Ecuador | Caiman Records L.P.-84008LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Mexico | Caiman Records ML-5340 / Caiman Records 207.83LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Peru | Caiman Records 02.46.600024 / SONRISA 02.46.600024LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Spain | Manzana CAML-1 / Caiman Records CAML-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Ladron De Tu Amor5:11
- A2Pa Cuco Yo3:44
- A3Mentirosa5:39
- A4Esa Mujer5:12
- B1Oriente4:39
- B2Desahogo6:09
- B3Que Sera4:40
- B4Todavia4:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Alegres Y Romanticos are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Alegres Y Romanticos are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1985 and 1988.
When was Alegres Y Romanticos first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, Colombia, France, Panama and more. One of them is Caiman Records CAIMAN 9011.
How do I tell if my copy of Alegres Y Romanticos is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CAIMAN 9011, 824667 1, 898, LPS-99.869) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CAIMAN - 9011 - A STERLING and CAIMAN - 9011 - B STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Alegres Y Romanticos 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.