US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records JM 624
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
JM-624-A STERLINGSide A runout, etched, STERLING stamped
JM-624-B STERLINGSide B runout, etched, STERLING stamped
Ruben BladesEl Que La Hace La Paga
Vinyl pressings
El Que La Hace La Paga
by Ruben Blades · 1983
13 pressings10 countriesSalsaGuaguancóBoleroLatin
El Que La Hace La Paga was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Que La Hace La Paga
9 pressings came out in 1983, 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records JM 624
- Format
- LP · Red
- Runout / matrix
JM-624-A STERLINGSide A
JM-624-B STERLINGSide B
Colombia
1983- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records SIS 70072
- Format
- LP
Costa Rica
1983- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records 1005122
- Format
- LP, Album
Cuba
1983- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records LPS-99.640
- Format
- LP, Album
Ecuador
1983- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records 311-0090
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
S-8926-FA-12
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Colombia | Fania Records SIS 70072First yearLP | LP |
| 1983 | Costa Rica | Fania Records 1005122First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Cuba | Fania Records LPS-99.640First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Ecuador | Fania Records 311-0090First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | France | Fania Records SLP 624First yearLP | LP |
| 1983 | US | Fania Records JM 624First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Fania Records JM 624First yearLP · Colored vinyl | LP · Colored vinyl |
| 1983 | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS-99.640First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Venezuela | Barbaro LPS-99640First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Peru | Fania Records S.E. 01.050LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Mexico | Fania Records Fania 53LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Spain | Manzana FML-38LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Fania Records JM 624LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Cabeza De Hacha4:49
- A2Si Yo Pudiera Andar3:42
- A3Tu Me Acostumbraste3:47
- A4Ganas4:45
- B1Lo Pasado No Perdona6:11
- B2Te Odio Y Te Quiero4:00
- B3Para Ser Rumbero3:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of El Que La Hace La Paga are there?
13 vinyl pressings of El Que La Hace La Paga are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1983 and 1989.
When was El Que La Hace La Paga first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba and more. One of them is Fania Records JM 624.
How do I tell if my copy of El Que La Hace La Paga is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JM 624, SIS 70072, 1005122, LPS-99.640) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JM-624-A STERLING and JM-624-B STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is El Que La Hace La Paga 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.
