US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records JM630Fania Records JM 630
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
JM-630-A STERLINGSide A, etched, STERLING stamped
JM - 630 - BSide B, etched
Ruben BladesMucho Mejor
Vinyl pressings
Mucho Mejor
by Ruben Blades · 1984
13 pressings9 countriesSalsaBoleroCha-ChaLatin
Mucho Mejor was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Mucho Mejor
6 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 4 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records JM630Fania Records JM 630
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
JM-630-A STERLINGSide A, etched, STERLING stamped
JM -630 - BSide B, etched
Argentina
1984- Label and catalog number
- Interdisc SLIN 3677
- Format
- LP, Album
Costa Rica
1984- Label and catalog number
- Indica, S.A. 1005138
- Format
- LP, Album
Costa Rica
1984- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records 1005138
- Format
- LP, Album
Peru
1984- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records ELD-02.47.1225
- 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Argentina | Interdisc SLIN 3677First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Costa Rica | Indica, S.A. 1005138First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Costa Rica | Fania Records 1005138First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Peru | Fania Records ELD-02.47.1225First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Fania Records JM630 / Fania Records JM 630First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Fania Records JM630 / Fania Records JM 630First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Unknown | Fania Records JM 630LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Colombia | Sonotec Discos Y Casetes DSI-88029 / Fania Records DSI 88029LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | France | Fania Records JM 630LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1985 | France | Fania Records JM 630LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS-99.812 / Fania Records JM 630LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Mexico | Fania Records FTL-01LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | Spain | Manzana Producciones Discográficas, S.A. FML-4 / Fania Records FML-4LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Amor Pa' Que
- A2Yo No Te Puedo Querer
- A3Siembra
- A4Mucho Mejor
- B1El Corrido Del Caballo Blanco
- B2Usted
- B3Noe
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mucho Mejor are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Mucho Mejor are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1984 and 1987.
When was Mucho Mejor first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, Argentina, Costa Rica, Peru. One of them is Fania Records JM630.
How do I tell if my copy of Mucho Mejor is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JM630, SLIN 3677, 1005138, ELD-02.47.1225) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JM-630-A STERLING and JM - 630 - B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mucho Mejor 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.
