US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Coco Records CLP 131X
- Format
- LP, Album
Machito And His OrchestraFireworks
Vinyl pressings
Fireworks
by Machito And His Orchestra · 1977
12 pressings6 countriesSalsaBoleroCha-ChaDescarga
Fireworks was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Fireworks
6 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 3 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Coco Records CLP 131X
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Bestway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CLP 131 X-A BEST JRSide A, etched
CLP 131 X-B BEST JR ̷ ̷̶̷G̷̶̷P̷̶̷Side B, etched with strike out
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Coco Records CLP 131X
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Bestway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CLP 131 X-A BEST JRSide A, etched
CLP 131 X-B BEST JR ̷ ̷̶̷G̷̶̷P̷̶̷Side B, etched with strike out
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Coco Records CLP-131X
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
(Side A, etched): CLP 131 X-A BEST JR
(Side B, etched with strike out): CLP 131 X-B BEST JR ̷ ̷̶̷G̷̶̷P̷̶̷
Costa Rica
1977- Label and catalog number
- Coco Records 60007
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Coco Records CLP 131XCoco Records SD 14
- 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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Costa Rica | Coco Records 60007First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Coco Records CLP 131X / Coco Records SD 14First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Coco Records CLP 131XFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Coco Records CLP 131XFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Coco Records CLP 131XFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Coco Records CLP-131XFirst yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | Colombia | Coco Records 1882LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Spain | Discophon 6078LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Venezuela | Coco Records CLP 131XLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Venezuela | Grabaciones Mundiales C.A. GM-200.2834 / Coco Records CLP 131XLP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Spain | Manzana MPML-7LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Coco Records CLP 131X / Coco Records SP 2176LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Mi Ritmo Llego (My Rhythm Is Here)4:54
- A2Desilusion (I'm Disillusioned)3:45
- A3Despierta Boricua (Wake Up, Puerto Rican)4:15
- A4Guaguanco A Mexico (Guaguanco For Mexico)4:17
- A5No Seras Para Mi (You Will Never Be For Me)3:29
- B1Macho13:00
- B2Soy Salsero (I Sing Salsa)7:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fireworks are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Fireworks are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1977 and 1991.
When was Fireworks first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, Costa Rica, France. One of them is Coco Records CLP 131X.
How do I tell if my copy of Fireworks is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CLP 131X, CLP-131X, 60007) 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 Fireworks 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.
