US
1986- Label and catalog number
- SAR Records SAR 1043
- Format
- LP, Album
Roberto TorresElegantemente Criollo
Vinyl pressings
Elegantemente Criollo
by Roberto Torres · 1986
10 pressings8 countriesSon MontunoCha-ChaGuaguancóSalsa
Elegantemente Criollo was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Elegantemente Criollo
8 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 7 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- SAR Records SAR-1043
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SAR-1043 A RE1 JaA-Side Runout Etching
SAR-1043 B RE1 JaB-Side Runout Etching
Colombia
1986- Label and catalog number
- Codiscos 277 21084Zeida 27721084
- Format
- LP, Album
Costa Rica
1986- Label and catalog number
- Indica 1400015
- Format
- LP, Album
Italy
1986- Label and catalog number
- Manzana SML-1
- Format
- LP
Mexico
1986- Label and catalog number
- SAR Records ML5346
- Format
- LP
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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Colombia | Codiscos 277 21084 / Zeida 27721084First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Costa Rica | Indica 1400015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Italy | Manzana SML-1First yearLP | LP |
| 1986 | Mexico | SAR Records ML5346First yearLP | LP |
| 1986 | Peru | SAR Records SAR 1043First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | SAR Records SAR 1043First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | SAR Records SAR-1043First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Venezuela | SAR Records LPS-99.923 / SAR Records SAR-1043First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Spain | Manzana SML-1 / SAR Records SML-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Mexico | SAR Records SAR-4003LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Señora
- A2Como Camina Maria
- A3Amor Bonito
- A4Yo Si Como Candela
- B1El Viejo
- B2El Guateque De Ciprian
- B3Se Te Fue La Mano
- B4La Muy, Muy
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Elegantemente Criollo are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Elegantemente Criollo are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1986 and 1991.
When was Elegantemente Criollo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, Colombia, Costa Rica, Italy and more. One of them is SAR Records SAR 1043.
How do I tell if my copy of Elegantemente Criollo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SAR 1043, SAR-1043, 277 21084, 1400015) 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 Elegantemente Criollo 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.