Cuba
1981- Label and catalog number
- Areito LD-3895
- Format
- LP, Album
Pablo MilanésFilin
Vinyl pressings
Filin
by Pablo Milanés · 1981
11 pressings6 countriesNueva TrovaJazzLatinPop
Filin was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Filin
4 pressings came out in 1981, 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.
Cuba
1981- Label and catalog number
- Areito LD-3895
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Colombia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Orbe NTC 11.0007
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
NTC 11007A IL 184 3049A-Side Runout Etching
NTC 11007B IL 184 3049B-Side Runout Etching
Venezuela
1981- Label and catalog number
- Integra 13.079
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Colombia | Orbe NTC 11.0007First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Cuba | Areito LD-3895First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Cuba | Areito LD-3895First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Venezuela | Integra 13.079First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Mexico | Polydor LPR 16424LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Spain | Movieplay 17.3255/6LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Spain | Ariola H 207,248LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | Venezuela | Sonografica 40.037LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Venezuela | COLOR 103-35094LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Spain | Fonomusic 89.2620LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Puerto Rico | Tierrazo Internacional TILP-005LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1No Hagas Caso4:38
- A2Por Si Vuelvas3:23
- A3No Te Empeñes Más3:49
- A4Tú, Mi Delirio4:14
- A5Y Decídete Mi Amor3:14
- B1Qué Largo Camino Anduve1:32
- B2Si Me Comprendieras4:32
- B3No Crees En Mi Amor3:37
- B4Aida2:26
- B5Novia Mía3:44
- B6Mis 22 Años2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Filin are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Filin are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1981 and 1988.
When was Filin first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Cuba, Colombia, Venezuela. One of them is Areito LD-3895.
How do I tell if my copy of Filin is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LD-3895, NTC 11.0007, 13.079) 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 Filin 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.
