US
1979- Label and catalog number
- SAR Records SLP 1004
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SAR-1004-A-1 GOL K-11351Side A, etched
SAR-1004-B-1 GOL K-11352Side B, etched
Roberto TorresRecuerda A Portabales
Vinyl pressings
Recuerda A Portabales
by Roberto Torres · 1979
12 pressings6 countriesSonCha-ChaGuajiraGuaguancó
Recuerda A Portabales was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Recuerda A Portabales
7 pressings came out in 1979, 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- SAR Records SLP 1004
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SAR-1004-A -1 GOL K-11351Lado A, etched
SAR-1004-B -1 GOL K-11352Lado B, etched
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- SAR Records SLP 1004
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SAR-1004-A -1 GOL K-11351Lado A, etched
SAR-1004-B -1 GOL K-11352Lado B, etched
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- SAR Records SLP 1004
- Format
- LP, Album
Panama
1979- Label and catalog number
- SAR Records SLP 1004Discos Jesika SLP 1004
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SAR-1004-A-1 / K-11351Side A
SAR-1004-B-1 / K-11352Side B
Venezuela
1979- Label and catalog number
- SAR Records SLP 1004
- 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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Panama | SAR Records SLP 1004 / Discos Jesika SLP 1004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | SAR Records SLP 1004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | SAR Records SLP 1004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | SAR Records SLP 1004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | SAR Records SLP 1004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Venezuela | SAR Records SLP 1004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Venezuela | Solex LPS-99239First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Ecuador | SAR Records SLP 1004LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Mexico | SAR Records ML-5204LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | SAR Records SLP 1004LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | Discos Victoria LPS 6001004LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Colombia | Daro Internacional SIS 006LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Nostalgia Guajira / Oye Mi Son
- A2Los Carreteros / Jaleo
- A3Amorosa Guajira
- B1Mi Son Cubano
- B2Vaiven De Mi Carreta / Alborada
- B3El Amor De Mi Bohio
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Recuerda A Portabales are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Recuerda A Portabales are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1979 and 1985.
When was Recuerda A Portabales first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, Panama, Venezuela. One of them is SAR Records SLP 1004.
How do I tell if my copy of Recuerda A Portabales is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SLP 1004, LPS-99239) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SAR-1004-A-1 GOL K-11351 and SAR-1004-B-1 GOL K-11352. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Recuerda A Portabales 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.