US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Tico Records JMTS-1425
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
JMTS-1425-A IGOL STERLINGSide A, etched, STERLING stamped
JMTS-1425-B IGOL STERLINGSide B, etched, STERLING stamped
Tito PuenteHomenaje A Beny
Vinyl pressings
Homenaje A Beny
by Tito Puente · 1978
14 pressings9 countriesSalsaCha-ChaBoleroGuajira
Homenaje A Beny was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Homenaje A Beny
10 pressings came out in 1978, 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Tico Records JMTS—1425Tico Records JMTS-1425
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
JMTS-1425-A STERLINGSide A, etched, STERLING stamped
JMTS-1425-B STERLINGSide B, etched, STERLING stamped
Colombia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Tico Records DCM.S 34046
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Tico Records JMTS 1425
- Format
- LP, Album
Mexico
1978- Label and catalog number
- Tico Records LP 1425
- Format
- LP, Album
Panama
1978- Label and catalog number
- Tico Records JMTS-1425
- 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Colombia | Tico Records DCM.S 34046First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Tico Records JMTS 1425First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Mexico | Tico Records LP 1425First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Panama | Tico Records JMTS-1425First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Peru | Fania Records F 1425First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Tico Records JMTS-1425First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Tico Records JMTS—1425 / Tico Records JMTS-1425First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Venezuela | Tico Records LPS 99.027First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Venezuela | Musica Latina International LPS 99.027 / Tico Records LPS 99.027LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS-99.027First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Venezuela | Tico Records LPS-99.027First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Costa Rica | Indica 5001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Spain | Manzana Producciones Discográficas, S.A. FML-56LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Tico Records JMTS-1425 / Tico Records JMTS 1425LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Que Bueno Baila Ud.
- A2Yiri Yiri Bon
- A3Bonito Y Sabroso
- A4Dolor Y Perdón
- A5Se Me Cayó El Tabaco
- B1Encantado De La Vida
- B2Francesco Guayabal
- B3Baila Mi Son
- B4Camarera Del Amor
- B5Santa Isabel De Las Lajas
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Homenaje A Beny are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Homenaje A Beny are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Homenaje A Beny first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, Colombia, France, Mexico and more. One of them is Tico Records JMTS-1425.
How do I tell if my copy of Homenaje A Beny is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JMTS-1425, JMTS—1425, DCM.S 34046, JMTS 1425) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JMTS-1425-A IGOL STERLING and JMTS-1425-B IGOL STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Homenaje A Beny 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.
