US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records SLP #00449Fania Records SLP-00449
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SLP-00449-A SONSide A, etched
SLP-00449-B SONSide B, etched
Willie ColónAsalto Navideño, Vol. II
Vinyl pressings
Asalto Navideño, Vol. II
by Willie Colón · 1973
11 pressings6 countriesGuarachaSambaGuaguancóSalsa
Asalto Navideño, Vol. II was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Asalto Navideño, Vol. II
4 pressings came out in 1973, 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.
Colombia
1973- Label and catalog number
- Discos Fuentes 277010Fania Records SLP-00449
- Format
- LP, Album
Venezuela
1973- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records LPS-88189
- Format
- LP, Album
Venezuela
1973- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records LPS-88.189
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Colombia | Discos Fuentes 277010 / Fania Records SLP-00449First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Fania Records SLP #00449 / Fania Records SLP-00449First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS-88189First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS-88.189First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Mexico | Fania Records SLP #00449 / Fania Records SLP-00449LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | US | Craft Recordings CR00428 / Craft Recordings Latino CR00428LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
| 2023 | US | Craft Recordings CR00428 / Craft Recordings Latino CR00428LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Panama | Fania De Panama SLP-00449 / Fania Records SLP 00449LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Peru | Dinsa LPS 0121LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Fania Records SLP 00449LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Fania Records SLP-00449LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Pescao (Potpourri Sambao)5:37
- A2Recomendación3:51
- A3La Banda3:00
- A4Doña Santos4:20
- B1Cantemos6:07
- B2Pa' Los Pueblos3:40
- B3Arbolito5:05
- B4Tranquilidad4:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Asalto Navideño, Vol. II are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Asalto Navideño, Vol. II are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1973 and 2023.
When was Asalto Navideño, Vol. II first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, Colombia, Venezuela. One of them is Fania Records SLP #00449.
How do I tell if my copy of Asalto Navideño, Vol. II is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SLP #00449, 277010, LPS-88189, LPS-88.189) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SLP-00449-A SON and SLP-00449-B SON. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Asalto Navideño, Vol. II 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.
