US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records JM 00494Fania Records SLP 00494
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SLP-00494-A STERLINGSide A runout
SLP-00494-B STERLINGSide B runout
Orchestra HarlowCon Mi Viejo Amigo
Vinyl pressings
Con Mi Viejo Amigo
by Orchestra Harlow · 1976
11 pressings9 countriesSalsaLatin
Con Mi Viejo Amigo 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 Con Mi Viejo Amigo
5 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
Mexico
1976- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records SLP 00494
- Format
- LP, Album
Panama
1976- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records JM 00494
- Format
- LP, Album
Peru
1976- Label and catalog number
- Soulatino SLP 00494
- Format
- LP, Album
Venezuela
1976- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records LPS 88688
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SLP-00494-A STERLINGSide A runout
SLP-00494-B STERLINGSide B runout
LPS-88.688-ASide A Label
LPS-88.688-BSide B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Mexico | Fania Records SLP 00494First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Panama | Fania Records JM 00494First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Peru | Soulatino SLP 00494First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Fania Records JM 00494 / Fania Records SLP 00494First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS 88688First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Fania Records FAN-5026LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Ecuador | Fania Records 5099LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Spain | Discophon 6071LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Spain | Manzana FML-22LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | Fania Records 6346798LP | LP |
| ? | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS 88688LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Señor Botanico4:02
- A2Te Doy Mi Amor6:01
- A3Vencere4:21
- A4Que Sera Lo Que Pelean5:22
- B1Union De Dos4:09
- B2Con Mi Viejo Amigo3:44
- B3Esta Noche Me Emborracho2:21
- B4No Hay Chance3:48
- B5Mentirosa3:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Con Mi Viejo Amigo are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Con Mi Viejo Amigo are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1976 and 1988.
When was Con Mi Viejo Amigo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, Mexico, Panama, Peru and more. One of them is Fania Records JM 00494.
How do I tell if my copy of Con Mi Viejo Amigo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JM 00494, SLP 00494, LPS 88688) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SLP-00494-A STERLING and SLP-00494-B STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Con Mi Viejo Amigo 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.