US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Vaya Records VS-53Vaya Records JMVS-53
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
VS-53-A IGOL STERLINGRunout Side A
VS-53-B IGOL STERLINGRunout Side B
Mongo SantamariaSofrito
Vinyl pressings
Sofrito
by Mongo Santamaria · 1976
12 pressings8 countriesSoul-JazzLatin JazzAfro-Cuban JazzGuajira
Sofrito was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Sofrito
6 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
Country unknown
1976- Label and catalog number
- Vaya Records JMVS-53Vaya Records VS-53
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Vaya Records SP 2133Vaya Records VS-53
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
VS-53-A IGOL STERLINGRunout Side A
VS-53-B IGOL STERLINGRunout Side B
Mexico
1976- Label and catalog number
- Vaya Records JMVS-53Vaya Records LP-53
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Venezuela
1976- Label and catalog number
- Vaya Records LPS-88.703Vaya Records LPS-88703
- Format
- LP, Album
Venezuela
1976- Label and catalog number
- Vaya Records LPS 88703Vaya Records LPS-88.703
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
VS-53-A STERLINGSide A runout
VS-53-B STERLINGSide B runout
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Unknown | Vaya Records JMVS-53 / Vaya Records VS-53First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | France | Vaya Records SP 2133 / Vaya Records VS-53First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Mexico | Vaya Records JMVS-53 / Vaya Records LP-53First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Vaya Records VS-53 / Vaya Records JMVS-53First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Venezuela | Vaya Records LPS-88.703 / Vaya Records LPS-88703First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Venezuela | Vaya Records LPS 88703 / Vaya Records LPS-88.703First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Argentina | Discos Vaiven 8013LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Vaya Records FDX-311LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Japan | Vaya Records FDX-311LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Nicaragua | Vaya Records VS-53LP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Worldwide | Craft Recordings CR00427 / Craft Recordings Latino CR00427LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2022 | US | Craft Recordings CR00427 / Craft Recordings Latino CR00427LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Club edition, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Club edition, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Iberia4:34
- A2Cruzan7:39
- A3Spring Song7:07
- A4Sofrito5:59
- B1O Mi Shango4:20
- B2Five On The Color Side5:46
- B3Secret Admirer4:27
- B4Olive Eye3:27
- B5Princess5:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sofrito are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Sofrito are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1976 and 2022.
When was Sofrito first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, France, Mexico, Venezuela. One of them is Vaya Records VS-53.
How do I tell if my copy of Sofrito is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS-53, JMVS-53, SP 2133, LPS-88.703) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VS-53-A IGOL STERLING and VS-53-B IGOL STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sofrito 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.
