US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records SLP 00460
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SLP-00460-A STERLING SONEtched, Side A
SLP-00460 - B llll STERLING SONEtched, Side B
STERLINGStamped, both sides
llllScratch marks, Side B
Orchestra HarlowSalsa
Vinyl pressings
Salsa
by Orchestra Harlow · 1974
16 pressings9 countriesSon MontunoSalsaCha-ChaBolero
Salsa was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Salsa
6 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
Colombia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Discos Melser SLP 00460Discos Melser SPL 00460
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ARunout A, etched
BRunout B, etched
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records SLP 00460
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SLP 00460 A P1Runout, Side A
SLP 00460 B P1Runout, Side B
Mexico
1974- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records SLP 00460
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SLP-00460-A SX74-FM-75Etched
SLP-00460-B SX74-FM-75Etched
Venezuela
1974- Label and catalog number
- Barbaro LPS-88291
- Format
- LP, Album
Venezuela
1974- Label and catalog number
- Vaya Records Inc. LPS-88.291
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Colombia | Discos Melser SLP 00460 / Discos Melser SPL 00460First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | France | Fania Records SLP 00460First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Mexico | Fania Records SLP 00460First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Fania Records SLP 00460First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS-88291 / Fania Records LPS.88.291LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | Venezuela | Barbaro LPS-88291First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Venezuela | Vaya Records Inc. LPS-88.291First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | Fania Records FAN 5009 / Fania Records SLP 00460LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | Japan | Fania Records FAN 5009 (SLP 00460)LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Spain | Discophon 6055LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | Fania Records SLP 460LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1989 | UK & Europe | Caliente HOT 104LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Peru | Dinsa LP 0125LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Fania Records SLP 00460LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS 88.291 / Fania Records LPS 88291LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS-88.291 / Fania Records LPS 88291LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1No Quiero5:44
- A2La Cartera6:26
- A3Popo Pa' Mi6:06
- A4No Hay Amigo5:13
- B1Sueltame6:22
- B2El Paso De Encarnacion5:14
- B3Wampo5:28
- B4Silencio6:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Salsa are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Salsa are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1974 and 1989.
When was Salsa first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, Colombia, France, Mexico and more. One of them is Fania Records SLP 00460.
How do I tell if my copy of Salsa is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SLP 00460, LPS-88291, LPS-88.291) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SLP-00460-A STERLING SON and SLP-00460 - B llll STERLING SON. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Salsa 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.