US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records JM-00542
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
FANIA - JM- 00542-A MASTERDISK RL I GOLSide A, etched, MASTERDISK stamped
FANIA - JM- 00542-B MASTERDISK RL I GOLSide AB, etched, MASTERDISK stamped
Tipica 73En Cuba - Intercambio Cultural
Vinyl pressings
En Cuba - Intercambio Cultural
by Tipica 73 · 1979
10 pressings7 countriesSalsaGuarachaDescargaLatin
En Cuba - Intercambio Cultural 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 En Cuba - Intercambio Cultural
7 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Costa Rica
1979- Label and catalog number
- Indica 5010
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records SLP 542
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
FANIA-JM-00542-A MASTERDISK RLRunout, side A
FANIA-JM-00542-B MASTERDISK RLRunout, side B
Panama
1979- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records JM-00542
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Spain
1979- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records FML 50
- Format
- LP, Album
Venezuela
1979- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records LPS 99158
- 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 10 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 | Costa Rica | Indica 5010First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | Fania Records SLP 542First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Panama | Fania Records JM-00542First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Spain | Fania Records FML 50First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Fania Records JM-00542First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS 99158First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS-99158First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Japan | Fania Records VS-1402LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Spain | Manzana FML-50LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Fania Records JM-00542LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Muriendome De Risa
- A2Un Pedacito
- A3Lio
- A4Fiesta De Tambores
- B1Majestad Antillana
- B2Ese Animal
- B3Pa' Gozar
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of En Cuba - Intercambio Cultural are there?
10 vinyl pressings of En Cuba - Intercambio Cultural are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1979 and 1989.
When was En Cuba - Intercambio Cultural first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, Costa Rica, France, Panama and more. One of them is Fania Records JM-00542.
How do I tell if my copy of En Cuba - Intercambio Cultural is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JM-00542, 5010, SLP 542, FML 50) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FANIA - JM- 00542-A MASTERDISK RL I GOL and FANIA - JM- 00542-B MASTERDISK RL I GOL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is En Cuba - Intercambio Cultural 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.