US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records SLP 00448
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
SLP 00448 A SON STERLINGSIDE A
SLP 00448 B SON STERLINGSIDE B
Ray BarrettoThe Other Road
Vinyl pressings
The Other Road
by Ray Barretto · 1973
12 pressings5 countriesLatin JazzSalsaJazzLatin
The Other Road 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 The Other Road
3 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Venezuela
1973- Label and catalog number
- Inca Records LPS-88178
- Format
- LP, Album
Venezuela
1973- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records LPS-88178
- 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 12 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 00448LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Fania Records SLP 00448First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Fania Records SLP 00448LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1973 | Venezuela | Inca Records LPS-88178First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS-88178First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Spain | Fania Records / Discophon 6012LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Spain | Fania Records / Discophon 6012LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | Fania Records FAN-5007 / Fania Records SLP-00448LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Japan | Fania Records FAN-5007 / Fania Records SLP-00448LP | LP |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | France | Fania Records SLP 448LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1983 | France | Fania Records SLP 448LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Fania Records SLP 00448LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1The Other Road6:00
- A2Round About Midnight6:16
- A3Lucretia The Cat5:34
- B1Oracion (The Prayer)8:06
- B2Little Ting5:49
- B3Abidjan Revisited4:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Other Road are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Other Road are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1973 and 1983.
When was The Other Road first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, Venezuela. One of them is Fania Records SLP 00448.
How do I tell if my copy of The Other Road is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SLP 00448, LPS-88178) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SLP 00448 A SON STERLING and SLP 00448 B SON STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Other Road 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.
