US
1968- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records LS 61055UA Latino LS 61055
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LS-61055A 44Side 1, etched
LS-61055-BSide 2, etched
Tito RodriguezEl Doctor
Vinyl pressings
El Doctor
by Tito Rodriguez · 1968
10 pressings5 countriesGuaguancóDescargaCha-ChaSalsa
El Doctor was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Doctor
4 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 3 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- UA Latino L 31055
- Format
- LP, Mono · High Fidelity
Panama
1968- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records LS 61055
- Format
- LP, Album
Venezuela
1968- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records L 31055
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
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.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Panama | United Artists Records LS 61055First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | US | United Artists Records LS 61055 / UA Latino LS 61055First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | UA Latino L 31055First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Venezuela | United Artists Records L 31055First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Uruguay | United Artists Records SUA 300502LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | West Side Latino Records LS 61055LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | West Side Latino Records LS 61055LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Venezuela | West Side Latino Records WS 61055LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Venezuela | West Side Latino Records WS-61055LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Venezuela | West Side Latino Records L 31055LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Buenas Noches Che Che3:37
- A2En El Balcon4:30
- A3El Doctor Del Amor2:33
- A4Hay Craneo3:14
- A5El Hueso De Maria3:08
- B1El Vive Bien5:21
- B2Esa Bomba3:15
- B3La Ley Del Guaguanco3:35
- B4Llora Timbero3:19
- B5Preludio En Ritmo2:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of El Doctor are there?
10 vinyl pressings of El Doctor are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1968 and 1970.
When was El Doctor first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, Panama, Venezuela. One of them is United Artists Records LS 61055.
How do I tell if my copy of El Doctor is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LS 61055, L 31055) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LS-61055A 44 and LS-61055-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is El Doctor 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.
