Puerto Rico
1971- Label and catalog number
- Borinquen DG-1212
- Format
- LP, Album · Vertical Colour Lines on Black Labels
- Runout / matrix
DG-1212-A NRG
DG-1212-B NRG
Raphy Leavitt Y Su Orquesta La SelectaPayaso
Vinyl pressings
Payaso
by Raphy Leavitt Y Su Orquesta La Selecta · 1971
14 pressings5 countriesSalsaSon MontunoLatin
Payaso was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Payaso
7 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
Puerto Rico
1971- Label and catalog number
- Borinquen DG-1212
- Format
- LP, Album · Black labels
Puerto Rico
1971- Label and catalog number
- Borinquen DG-1212
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Yellow Labels
- Runout / matrix
DG-1212-A MRuRunout Side A
DG-1212-B MRuRunout Side B
DG-1212Label Side A
DG-1212Label Side B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Borinquen DG-1212
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Cursive Borinquen logo label
- Runout / matrix
DG-1212-A
DG-1212-B
Ecuador
1971- Label and catalog number
- Famoso FI- 48
- Format
- LP, Album
Panama
1971- Label and catalog number
- Fonodiscos DG-1212
- 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 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Ecuador | Famoso FI- 48First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Panama | Fonodiscos DG-1212First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Panama | Borinquen DG-1212 / Istmo Pops DG-1212First yearLP | LP |
| 1971 | Puerto Rico | Borinquen DG-1212First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Puerto Rico | Borinquen DG-1212First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Puerto Rico | Borinquen DG-1212First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Borinquen DG-1212First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Colombia | Discos Victoria L.P.B. - 1220LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Puerto Rico | Borinquen DG-1212LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1977 | US | Borinquen DG-1212LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Puerto Rico | Borinquen DG-1212LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Puerto Rico | Borinquen DG-1212LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Puerto Rico | Borinquen DG-1212LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Puerto Rico | Borinquen DG-1212LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Payaso
- A2Huyan De Todo
- A3Lamento Rumbero
- A4Vive Tu Vida
- B1Te Equivocaste
- B2Oigame Señor
- B3Corazon De Niño
- B4Carino Y Dulzura
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Payaso are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Payaso are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1971 and 1977.
When was Payaso first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Puerto Rico, US, Ecuador, Panama. One of them is Borinquen DG-1212.
How do I tell if my copy of Payaso is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DG-1212, FI- 48) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DG-1212-A NRG and DG-1212-B NRG. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Payaso 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.
