US
1970- Label and catalog number
- UA Latino L 31054
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Ricardo Ray & Bobby CruzEl Diferente
Vinyl pressings
El Diferente
by Ricardo Ray & Bobby Cruz · 1970
12 pressings5 countriesGuaguancóCha-ChaLatin JazzBolero
El Diferente was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Diferente
6 pressings came out in 1970, 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- UA Latino L 31054
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · High Fidelity Labels
- Runout / matrix
L-31054-A 114 φA runout
L-31054-B φ 114B runout
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- UA Latino LS 61054
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- UA Latino LS 61054
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Peru
1970- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records 61054
- Format
- LP, Mono
Venezuela
1970- Label and catalog number
- UA Latino L-31054UA Latino LS 61054
- Format
- LP, Mono
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Peru | United Artists Records 61054First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | US | UA Latino L 31054First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | US | UA Latino L 31054First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | US | UA Latino LS 61054First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | UA Latino LS 61054First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Venezuela | UA Latino L-31054 / UA Latino LS 61054First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | Colombia | Discos Fuentes LP 315080LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Colombia | West Side Latino Records DCM-S 31002 / Discomoda DCM-S 31002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | Colombia | West Side Latino Records DCM-S 31002 / Discomoda DCM-S 31002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | West Side Latino Records WS-LA4134LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | United Artists Records 215080LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Panama | UA Latino LS-61054LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1El Diferente5:23
- A2A Jugar Bembe4:35
- A3Cuando Me Digas Que Si3:38
- A4El Guarataro4:40
- A5Feria En Manizales5:52
- B1Ay Compay!5:00
- B2Ricardo Y Chaparro3:50
- B3Si Algun Dia Te Vas3:15
- B4Toma Y Dame4:45
- Overture Medley
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of El Diferente are there?
12 vinyl pressings of El Diferente are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1970 and 1981.
When was El Diferente first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Peru, Venezuela. One of them is UA Latino L 31054.
How do I tell if my copy of El Diferente is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use L 31054, LS 61054, 61054, L-31054) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is El Diferente 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.