US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Top Hits TH-2026
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MIAMI TAPES THS-2026-ALado A
Oscar D'Leon Y Su Salsa MayorEl Oscar De La Salsa
Vinyl pressings
El Oscar De La Salsa
by Oscar D'Leon Y Su Salsa Mayor · 1977
17 pressings8 countriesSalsaLatin
El Oscar De La Salsa 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 El Oscar De La Salsa
9 pressings came out in 1977, 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Top Hits TH 7088
- Format
- LP, Album
Colombia
1977- Label and catalog number
- Top Hits THS-7088
- Format
- LP, Album
Costa Rica
1977- Label and catalog number
- Top Hits 3047
- Format
- LP, Album
Costa Rica
1977- Label and catalog number
- Top Hits 3.047Indica 3047
- Format
- LP, Album
Peru
1977- Label and catalog number
- Top Hits ELD.02.31.606
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
(Side A): THS 1215-A C. Remp
(Side B): THS 1215-B C.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Colombia | Top Hits TH 7088First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Colombia | Top Hits THS-7088First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Costa Rica | Top Hits 3047First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Costa Rica | Top Hits 3.047 / Indica 3047First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Peru | Top Hits ELD.02.31.606First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Top Hits TH-2026First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Venezuela | Top Hits THS-1215First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Venezuela | Top Hits THS-1215 / Top Hits 102 - 07056First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Venezuela | Top Hits THS-1215First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Mexico | Trebol TI 70263 / Trebol 70263LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Mexico | Musart Trebol TI 70263 / Trebol 70263LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Colombia | Top Hits TH 0064 / Top Hits TH 1064LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Colombia | Top Hits TH 0064LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Spain | Reflejo 10C 054-063827LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Top Hits TH-2026LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | Colombia | Codiscos 265 00557 / Top Hits 265 00557LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Dominican Republic | La Guarachita THS-1215LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Sientate Ahi4:35
- A2El Baile Del Suavecito5:10
- A3Contestame3:29
- A4El Que Siembra Su Maiz3:50
- B1Juanita Morel5:20
- B2Capullito De Azucena4:12
- B3Longina3:30
- B4Por Tus Cuentos3:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of El Oscar De La Salsa are there?
17 vinyl pressings of El Oscar De La Salsa are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1977 and 1987.
When was El Oscar De La Salsa first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, Colombia, Costa Rica, Peru and more. One of them is Top Hits TH-2026.
How do I tell if my copy of El Oscar De La Salsa is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TH-2026, TH 7088, THS-7088, 3047) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MIAMI TAPES THS-2026-A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is El Oscar De La 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.