US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 9 60795-1Elektra 60795-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STE-60795-ADMM-1 SP1-1 MASTERDISKSide A runout
STE-60795-B DMM-1 SP1-1Side B runout
ST-E-60795-A-SPSide A label
ST-E-60795-B-SPSide B label
Ruben BladesAntecedente
Vinyl pressings
Antecedente
by Ruben Blades · 1988
15 pressings11 countriesSalsaBoleroCha-ChaRumba
Antecedente was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Antecedente
14 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 11 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 9 60795-1Elektra 60795-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 96 07951
- Format
- LP, Album
Colombia
1988- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 23(4031)00058
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Side A 23-00058-A IX-29-88 Dario V.Ahand etched
Side B 23-00058-A IX-29-88 Dario V.A
Ecuador
1988- Label and catalog number
- Elektra L.P.-85028Elektra 60795-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1988- Label and catalog number
- Messidor 15992
- 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Argentina | Elektra 80766 / Elektra 80766First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | Canada | Elektra 96 07951First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Colombia | Elektra 23(4031)00058First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Ecuador | Elektra L.P.-85028 / Elektra 60795-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Germany | Messidor 15992First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Mexico | Elektra LWE-6785First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Mexico | Elektra CSWE-6785 / Elektra CSWE 6785First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Peru | Elektra PN-ELK-0607951.1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Spain | Elektra 960795-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK & Europe | Elektra 960 795-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | US | Elektra 9 60795-1 / Elektra 60795-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Elektra 9 60795-1 / Elektra 60795-1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Venezuela | Elektra Elektra-3262 / Elektra 60795First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Venezuela | Columbia 5 1 4716443First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Venezuela | Elektra 55.017 / Sonografica 55.017LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Juana Mayo = A Woman's Name4:15
- A2Noches Del Ayer = Caledonia Nights4:04
- A3Tas Caliente = You're Hot3:52
- A4Nuestro Adiós = Our Farewell4:15
- A5La Marea = The Tide3:03
- B1Nacer De Tí = Born From You4:27
- B2Contrabando = Contraband5:00
- B3Plaza Herrera = Herrera Plaza4:33
- B4Patria = Motherland5:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Antecedente are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Antecedente are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1988 and 1990.
When was Antecedente first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador and more. One of them is Elektra 9 60795-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Antecedente is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9 60795-1, 96 07951, 23(4031)00058, L.P.-85028) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STE-60795-ADMM-1 SP1-1 MASTERDISK and STE-60795-B DMM-1 SP1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Antecedente 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.
