US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Vaya Records JMVS-65Vaya Records VS-65
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
VS-65-A IGOLSide A Etched Runout
VS-65-B IGOLSide B Etched Runout
STERLINGSide A Stamped Runout,
STERLINGSide B Stamped Runout
Ricardo Ray & Bobby CruzLo Mejor De - The Best Of
Vinyl pressings
Lo Mejor De - The Best Of
by Ricardo Ray & Bobby Cruz · 1977
11 pressings6 countriesSalsaDescargaGuaguancóCha-Cha
Lo Mejor De - The Best Of was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Lo Mejor De - The Best Of
4 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
Panama
1977- Label and catalog number
- Vaya Records VS-65
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Venezuela
1977- Label and catalog number
- Vaya Records LPS-88856
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Venezuela
1977- Label and catalog number
- Vaya Records LPS-88.856
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Panama | Vaya Records VS-65First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | Vaya Records JMVS-65 / Vaya Records VS-65First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Venezuela | Vaya Records LPS-88856First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Venezuela | Vaya Records LPS-88.856First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | Colombia | Discos Fuentes Stereo 271002LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Ecuador | Vaya Records 311-2005LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1987 | Colombia | Discos Fuentes 271002LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Ecuador | Vaya Records LP-93007LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | France | Vaya Records SP 2172LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Vaya Records JMVS-65 / Vaya Records VS-65LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Vaya Records JMVS-65 / Vaya Records VS-65LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Aguzate6:13
- A2Yenyere5:42
- A3Amparo Arrebato4:56
- A4Sonido Bestial6:45
- B1El Diferente5:23
- B2Agallu3:50
- B3Guaganco Raro6:14
- B4Comejen3:05
- B5Traigo De Todo5:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lo Mejor De - The Best Of are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Lo Mejor De - The Best Of are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1977 and 1987.
When was Lo Mejor De - The Best Of first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, Panama, Venezuela. One of them is Vaya Records JMVS-65.
How do I tell if my copy of Lo Mejor De - The Best Of is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JMVS-65, VS-65, LPS-88856, LPS-88.856) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VS-65-A IGOL and VS-65-B IGOL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lo Mejor De - The Best Of 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.