US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records XSLP 00486Fania Records SLP 00486
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Die Cut Ivy Duo-Pak Cover
- Runout / matrix
SLP-00486-A I GOL STERLINGRunout side A
SLP-00486-B I GOL STERLINGRunout side B
Ray BarrettoBarretto
Vinyl pressings
Barretto
by Ray Barretto · 1975
15 pressings8 countriesSalsaLatin
Barretto was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Barretto
7 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 6 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records SLP 00486
- Format
- LP, Album
Colombia
1975- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records 6346786
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records SLP 00486
- Format
- LP, Album
Mexico
1975- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records SLP 00486
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SLP-00486-A
SLP-00486-B
Panama
1975- Label and catalog number
- Fania De Panama LPS 00486
- 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 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Colombia | Fania Records 6346786First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | France | Fania Records SLP 00486First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Mexico | Fania Records SLP 00486First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Panama | Fania De Panama LPS 00486First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Fania Records XSLP 00486 / Fania Records SLP 00486First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Fania Records SLP 00486First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS-88459First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | Fania Records FAN 5014LP | LP |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Worldwide | Fania Records CR00888 / Craft Recordings Latino CR00888LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2025 | Worldwide | Fania Records CR00888 / Craft Recordings Latino CR00888LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Fania Records SLP 00486 / Fania Records XLP 00486LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Fania Records SLP 00486LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Fania Records SLP 00486 / Fania Records XSLP 00486LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Venezuela | Barbaro LPS-88.459LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS 88459LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Guarare5:35
- A2Vine Pa' Echar Candela5:48
- A3Eso Es Amar4:16
- A4Ban Ban Quere5:30
- B1Vale Mas Un Guanguanco4:18
- B2Testigo Fui4:56
- B3El Presupuesto4:28
- B4Canto Abacua8:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Barretto are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Barretto are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1975 and 2025.
When was Barretto first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, Colombia, France, Mexico and more. One of them is Fania Records XSLP 00486.
How do I tell if my copy of Barretto is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use XSLP 00486, SLP 00486, 6346786, LPS 00486) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SLP-00486-A I GOL STERLING and SLP-00486-B I GOL STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Barretto 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.
