US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Sonotone SOP-1406Palma Pro SOP-1406
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
WILFREDO VARGAS #1406-ASide A, etched
WILFREDO VARGAS #1406-B SOUNDWAVESide B, etched, SOUNDWAVE stamped
Wilfrido VargasLa Musica
Vinyl pressings
La Musica
by Wilfrido Vargas · 1987
10 pressings8 countriesMerengueLatin
La Musica was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Musica
8 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
Colombia
1987- Label and catalog number
- Codiscos 296 21118Zeida 29621118
- Format
- LP, Album
Dominican Republic
1987- Label and catalog number
- Swint Records
- Format
- LP, Album
Ecuador
1987- Label and catalog number
- Teen Internacional LP-41620
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Guatemala
1987- Label and catalog number
- Sonografica 10160
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Panama
1987- Label and catalog number
- Discos de Centroamérica 10-160Palma Pro SOP-1406
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
WILFREDO VARGAS #1406-ASide A, etched
WILFREDO VARGAS #1406-B SOUNDWAVESide B, etched, SOUNDWAVE stamped
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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Colombia | Codiscos 296 21118 / Zeida 29621118First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Dominican Republic | Swint RecordsFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Ecuador | Teen Internacional LP-41620First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Guatemala | Sonografica 10160First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Panama | Discos de Centroamérica 10-160 / Palma Pro SOP-1406First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | Sonotone SOP-1406 / Palma Pro SOP-1406First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Venezuela | Palma Pro 10.160 / Palma Pro 10.160LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Venezuela | Sonografica 10.160 / Sonografica 10.160LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Bolivia | Lauro Records VN/LIL-30.080 / Lauro Internacional VN/LIL-30080LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Venezuela | Zeida 296 21118LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Dos Rosas
- A2Salvame
- A3Le Falta Algo
- A4Charo
- A5Ro-Ro
- B1El Discurso
- B2Cafe Con Leche (Fe-Pa-Djen-Djen)
- Fiesta Venezolana
- B4Quien Sera El Que Se Atreva
- Fiesta Mexicana
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Musica are there?
10 vinyl pressings of La Musica are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was La Musica first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador and more. One of them is Sonotone SOP-1406.
How do I tell if my copy of La Musica is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SOP-1406, 296 21118, LP-41620, 10160) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WILFREDO VARGAS #1406-A and WILFREDO VARGAS #1406-B SOUNDWAVE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is La Musica 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.