US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Vaya Records JMVS-70
- Format
- LP, Album
Pacheco y MelónLlego Melon
Vinyl pressings
Llego Melon
by Pacheco y Melón · 1977
11 pressings7 countriesSalsaBoleroGuaguancóSon Montuno
Llego Melon 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 Llego Melon
6 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Vaya Records JMVS-70
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Vaya Records JMVS-70
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VS- 70- A IGOLSide A etched
VS- 70- B IGOLSide B etched
STERLINGStamped both sides
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Vaya Records VS 70
- Format
- LP, Album
Panama
1977- Label and catalog number
- Vaya Records JMVS-70
- Format
- LP, Album
Venezuela
1977- Label and catalog number
- Vaya Records LPS-88924
- Format
- LP, Album
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | France | Vaya Records VS 70First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Panama | Vaya Records JMVS-70First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Vaya Records JMVS-70First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Vaya Records JMVS-70First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Vaya Records JMVS-70First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Venezuela | Vaya Records LPS-88924First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Colombia | Vaya Records 9117025LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Spain | Discophon 6072LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Mexico | Fania Records FANIA-18LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Mexico | RCA Camden CAMS-1249 / Fania Records CAMS-1249LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | Mexico | Fania Records FML 4LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Don Toribio4:45
- A2Pacheco Y Su Tumbao4:30
- A3Ento Si Se Llama Querer2:53
- A4Quiero Llegar A Puerto Rico5:49
- A5Vera Cruz6:17
- B1Compay Anton5:41
- B2Jicamo Y Salsa5:31
- B3Nuestra Cita3:15
- B4Solo Estoy7:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Llego Melon are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Llego Melon are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1977 and 1986.
When was Llego Melon first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, France, Panama, Venezuela. One of them is Vaya Records JMVS-70.
How do I tell if my copy of Llego Melon is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JMVS-70, VS 70, LPS-88924) 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 Llego Melon 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.