US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records SLP-00456Fania Records SLP 00456
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SLP-00456-A SONSide A, etched
SLP-00456-B SONside B, etched
Vinyl pressings
Indestructible
by Ray Barretto · 1973
18 pressings9 countriesGuaguancóDescargaCha-ChaBolero
Indestructible was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Indestructible
8 pressings came out in 1973, 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records SLP 00456
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SLP-0456-A PROMOTIONAL-COPY SON STERLINGSide A Etched
SLP-0456-B PROMOTIONAL-COPY SON STERLINGSide B Etched
France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records SLP 00456
- Format
- LP, Album · Blue Label
- Runout / matrix
[AREACEM logo] SLP00456 A P1Runout side A
[AREACEM logo] SLP00456 B P1Runout side B
France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records SLP 00456
- Format
- LP, Album · Blue Label
- Runout / matrix
[AREACEM logo] SLP00456 A P1Runout side A
[AREACEM logo] SLP00456 B P1Runout side B
Mexico
1973- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records SLP-00456
- Format
- LP, Album
Panama
1973- Label and catalog number
- Fania De Panama SLP 00456
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | France | Fania Records SLP 00456First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | France | Fania Records SLP 00456First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Mexico | Fania Records SLP-00456First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Panama | Fania De Panama SLP 00456First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Peru | Dinsa LP 0124First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Fania Records SLP-00456 / Fania Records SLP 00456First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Fania Records SLP 00456First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS-88.229First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Spain | Discophon 6001 / Fania Records 6001LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | France | Fania Records SLP 456 / Fania Records SLP 00456LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | France | Fania Records SLP 00456LP, Album, Remastered | LP, Album, Remastered |
| 2016 | France | Fania Records SLP 00456LP, Album, Remastered | LP, Album, Remastered |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | US | Craft Recordings CR00645 / Fania Records CR00645LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2023 | US | Craft Recordings CR00645 / Craft Recordings Latino CR00645LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | Discos Melser 00456LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Ecuador | Fania Records LP 5034LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Fania Records SLP 00456LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS-88229LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1El Hijo De Obatala5:02
- A2El Diablo5:21
- A3Yo Tengo Un Amor5:05
- A4La Familia3:49
- B1La Orquesta4:30
- B2Llanto De Cocodrilo3:52
- B3Ay No6:01
- B4Indestructible4:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Indestructible are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Indestructible are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1973 and 2023.
When was Indestructible first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, France, Mexico, Panama and more. One of them is Fania Records SLP-00456.
How do I tell if my copy of Indestructible is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SLP-00456, SLP 00456, LP 0124, LPS-88.229) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SLP-00456-A SON and SLP-00456-B SON. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Indestructible 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.
