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Criollo

by Willie Colón · 1984

13 pressings10 countriesSalsaLatin

Criollo was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Criollo

13 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 10 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.

Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 13 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1980s13 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1984ArgentinaRCA Victor PRL-3100First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1984ArgentinaRCA International TLP-60095First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1984ArgentinaRCA International TLP-60095First yearLP, Album, Promo · PromoLP, Album, Promo · Promo
1984ColombiaRCA Victor 05(0131)02041First yearLPLP
1984EcuadorRCA International 923-1030 / RCA International IL7-7334First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1984EcuadorRCA 923-1030First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · PromoLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo
1984El SalvadorDicesa RUSL032First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1984MexicoRCA Victor MILS 4694First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1984PanamaRCA RUSL-032First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1984PeruRCA International 02.44.700051First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1984SpainRCA Victor IL7-7334First yearAlbum, LPAlbum, LP
1984USRCA International IL7-7334First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1984VenezuelaRCA Victor 102-01891First yearAlbum, LPAlbum, LP

Tracklist

  1. A1La Era Nuclear6:48
  2. A2Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon5:03
  3. A3Me Das Motivo4:30
  4. A4Miel5:32
  5. B1Noche Criolla5:07
  6. B2Caballero Visionario5:06
  7. B3El General7:22
  8. B4Son Ellos4:27

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Criollo are there?

13 vinyl pressings of Criollo are listed here, from 10 countries.

When was Criollo first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador and more. One of them is RCA International IL7-7334.

How do I tell if my copy of Criollo is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use IL7-7334, PRL-3100, TLP-60095, 05(0131)02041) 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 Criollo 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.

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