US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records JM 605
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
JM-605-A STERLINGSide A, etched
JM-605-B STERLINGSide B, etched
STERLINGStamped
Ray BarrettoRhythm Of Life
Vinyl pressings
Rhythm Of Life
by Ray Barretto · 1982
10 pressings7 countriesSalsaGuaguancóBoleroCha-Cha
Rhythm Of Life was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Rhythm Of Life
8 pressings came out in 1982, 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records JM 605
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
JM 605-A 776 XXSide A, etched
JM 605-B 746 XXSide B, etched
Colombia
1982- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records SIS 70047Sonotec Discos Y Casetes SIS 70047
- Format
- LP, Album
Costa Rica
1982- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records 1005100
- Format
- LP, Album
Ecuador
1982- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records 311-0079
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records JM 605Fania Records SLP 605
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SLP-605-A STERLINGSide A etched/stamped
SLP-605-B STERLINGSide B etched/stamped
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Colombia | Fania Records SIS 70047 / Sonotec Discos Y Casetes SIS 70047First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Costa Rica | Fania Records 1005100First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Ecuador | Fania Records 311-0079First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | France | Fania Records JM 605 / Fania Records SLP 605First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Fania Records JM 605First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Fania Records JM 605First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS-99.505First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS-99.505LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS-99.505First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Mexico | Fania Records FANIA-42LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Manos Duras
- A2Amor Artificial
- A3Si No Eres Tu
- A4Granada
- B1Mi Dedicacion
- B2Indiferencia
- B3Rhythm Of Life (Ritmo De La Vida)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rhythm Of Life are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Rhythm Of Life are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1982 and 1984.
When was Rhythm Of Life first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador and more. One of them is Fania Records JM 605.
How do I tell if my copy of Rhythm Of Life is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JM 605, SIS 70047, 1005100, 311-0079) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JM-605-A STERLING and JM-605-B STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rhythm Of Life 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.
