US
1966- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 6543
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · High Fidelity
- Runout / matrix
UAS 6543 A 1AHand Etched - Side 1
UAS 6543 B 1AHand Etched - Side 2
Vinyl pressings
El "Ray" Criollo
by Ray Barretto · 1966
17 pressings5 countriesGuaguancóSon MontunoBoleroGuajira
El "Ray" Criollo was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 "Ray" Criollo
5 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAL 3543
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · High Fidelity
- Runout / matrix
UAL 3543 A 1AHand Etched - Side A
UAL 3543 B 1AHand Etched - Side B
Peru
1966- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAL 3543
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Venezuela
1966- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAL-3543
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · High Fidelity
Venezuela
1966- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAL-3543
- Format
- LP, Album · High Fidelity
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.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Peru | United Artists Records UAL 3543First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | United Artists Records UAS 6543First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | United Artists Records UAL 3543First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Venezuela | United Artists Records UAL-3543First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Venezuela | United Artists Records UAL-3543First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | France | West Side Latino Records WS 4052LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | US | West Side Latino Records WS 4052LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | US | West Side Latino Records WS 4052LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | US | West Side Latino Records WS 4052LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | West Side Latino Records WS 4052 / West Side Latino Records WS-LA4052LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Colombia | DISCOMODA DCM-S-31007LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | US | Fania RecordsLP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | US | West Side Latino Records WS 4052LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | West Side Latino Records WS 4052 / West Side Latino Records WS-LA4052LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Colombia | AU - Artistas Unidos 315024LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | West Side Latino Records WS 4052 / Sonodisc WS 4052LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Venezuela | West Side Latino Records 6543LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Margie
- A2Salsa Y Dulzura
- A3Vida
- A4Rareza En Guajira
- A5Descarga Criolla
- A6Despojate
- B1No Jueges Con La Candela
- B2Balenceate Mujer
- B3Don Lengua
- B4The Shadow Of Your Smile
- B5A Maracaibo
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of El "Ray" Criollo are there?
17 vinyl pressings of El "Ray" Criollo are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1966 and 2012.
When was El "Ray" Criollo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Peru, Venezuela. One of them is United Artists Records UAS 6543.
How do I tell if my copy of El "Ray" Criollo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UAS 6543, UAL 3543, UAL-3543) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, UAS 6543 A 1A and UAS 6543 B 1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is El "Ray" Criollo 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.
