US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records JM 579
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
JM-579-A STERLING I GOLSide A, etched, STERLING stamped
JM-579 B STERLING I GOLSide B, etched, STERLING stamped
Ray BarrettoGiant Force
Vinyl pressings
Giant Force
by Ray Barretto · 1980
10 pressings7 countriesSalsaGuaguancóLatin
Giant Force was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Giant Force
7 pressings came out in 1980, 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records JM 579
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
JM-579-A
JM-579 B STERLING
Colombia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records 112-0003
- Format
- LP, Album
Costa Rica
1980- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records 5061
- Format
- LP
France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records SLP 579
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
JM-579- A STERLINGRunout side A
JM-579 B STERLINGRunout side B
Spain
1980- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records JM 579
- 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 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Colombia | Fania Records 112-0003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Costa Rica | Fania Records 5061First yearLP | LP |
| 1980 | France | Fania Records SLP 579First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Spain | Fania Records JM 579First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Fania Records JM 579First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Fania Records JM 579LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1980 | US | Fania Records JM 579First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS 99347 / Fania Records LP 99347First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Ecuador | Fania Records 311-0055LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Spain | Fania Records 6110 / Discophon 6110LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Tu Propio Dolor4:38
- A2Arallue5:38
- A3Aguardiente De Cana4:57
- A4Los Mareados4:59
- B1Pura Novela4:47
- B2Guarapo Y Melocha5:06
- B3Tus Mentiras4:39
- B4Fuerza Gigante - Giant Force5:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Giant Force are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Giant Force are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1980 and 1981.
When was Giant Force first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, Colombia, Costa Rica, France and more. One of them is Fania Records JM 579.
How do I tell if my copy of Giant Force is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JM 579, 112-0003, 5061, SLP 579) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JM-579-A STERLING I GOL and JM-579 B STERLING I GOL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Giant Force 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.
