Costa Rica
1990- Label and catalog number
- Indica 8005053
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Wilfred Y La GangaLa Abuela
Vinyl pressings
La Abuela
by Wilfred Y La Ganga · 1990
14 pressings9 countriesRagga HipHopHip HopLatinPop
La Abuela was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 La Abuela
13 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Argentina
1990- Label and catalog number
- Ariola TLP-50551
- Format
- Maxi-Single, 12"
Colombia
1990- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 18(0141)00022
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Colombia
1990- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 18(0111)00227
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
Mexico
1990- Label and catalog number
- Ariola SL 7199
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
Mexico
1990- Label and catalog number
- BMG Ariola Mexico RXT 846
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
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.
1990s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Argentina | Ariola TLP-50551First yearMaxi-Single, 12" | Maxi-Single, 12" |
| 1990 | Colombia | Ariola 18(0141)00022First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Colombia | Ariola 18(0111)00227First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | Costa Rica | Indica 8005053First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Ecuador | Ariola 129-1085First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1990 | Mexico | Ariola SL 7199First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Mexico | BMG Ariola Mexico RXT 846First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Puerto Rico | Leader Records LR-12001First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Spain | Ariola 3A 613 077First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Spain | BMG 613077 / Ariola 613077First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Spain | Ariola 3A 613 077First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Venezuela | Ariola ARIOLA-7309First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Venezuela | Ariola 90264First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Bolivia | Ariola SLPAR - 90112", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- ALa Abuela4:00
- BBaticueva2:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Abuela are there?
14 vinyl pressings of La Abuela are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was La Abuela first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in Costa Rica, Argentina, Colombia, Mexico and more. One of them is Indica 8005053.
How do I tell if my copy of La Abuela is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8005053, TLP-50551, 18(0141)00022, 18(0111)00227) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is La Abuela 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.