US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records JM 590
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
K12753 GOL JA JM-590A-1A-Side Runout
JA JM-590B-1 K12754 GOLB-Side Runout
Vinyl pressings
Fantasmas
by Willie Colón · 1981
17 pressings10 countriesSalsaDiscoLatinFunk / Soul
Fantasmas was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Fantasmas
10 pressings came out in 1981, 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.
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records JM 590
- Format
- LP, Album
Colombia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records SIS-70020
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
70020-ASide A
70020-BSide B
Colombia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records 70020Fania Records SIS-70020
- Format
- LP, Album
Costa Rica
1981- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records 5079
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
FANIA - 5079 - ASide A, etched
FANIA - 5079 - BSide B, etched
Costa Rica
1981- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records JM 590
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Colombia | Fania Records SIS-70020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Colombia | Fania Records 70020 / Fania Records SIS-70020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Costa Rica | Fania Records 5079First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Costa Rica | Fania Records JM 590First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Dominican Republic | Karen Records JM 590First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | France | Fania Records SLP 590First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Mexico | Fania Records FANIA●8 / Fania Records FANIA - 8First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Fania Records JM 590First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Fania Records JM 590First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS-99.393 / Fania Records JM-590First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Argentina | Interdisc SLIN 3157LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Ecuador | Fania Records 311-0073 / Fania Records JM 590LP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Colombia | FM Discos 0110002564 / Fania Records JM 590LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Cuba | Not On LabelLP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label JM 590 / Not On Label LD-F-04LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Venezuela | Inca Records LPS-99.393 / Fania Records LPS-99.393LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Venezuela | Barbaro LPS-99.393 / Fania Records JM-590LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Oh, Que Sera?6:07
- A2Sueño De Papelote4:12
- A3Mi Sueño6:32
- A4Celo3:58
- B1Amor Verdadero7:24
- B2Volar A Puerto Rico5:01
- B3Al Dormir3:39
- B4Toma Mis Manos6:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fantasmas are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Fantasmas are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1981 and 1993.
When was Fantasmas first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic and more. One of them is Fania Records JM 590.
How do I tell if my copy of Fantasmas is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JM 590, SIS-70020, 70020, 5079) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K12753 GOL JA JM-590A-1 and JA JM-590B-1 K12754 GOL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fantasmas 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.
