US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records LP 370
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP-370 ASide A
LP-370-BSide B
Vinyl pressings
Guisando / Doing A Job
by Willie Colón · 1969
19 pressings5 countriesSalsaBoogalooSonLatin
Guisando / Doing A Job was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Guisando / Doing A Job
4 pressings came out in 1969, 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.
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records SLP 370
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SLP-370-AEtched Side A
SLP-370-BEtched Side B
Panama
1969- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records SLP 370
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Venezuela
1969- Label and catalog number
- Palacio LP-7440
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Panama | Fania Records SLP 370First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Fania Records LP 370First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | US | Fania Records SLP 370First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Venezuela | Palacio LP-7440First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Colombia | Discos Fuentes L. P. 346004 / Fania Records L. P. 346004LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Colombia | Discos Fuentes L.P. 346004 / Fania Records L.P. 346004LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | US | Fania Records SLP 370LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | Japan | Fania Records FAN-5008LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | Fania Records FAN-5008LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | US | Craft Recordings CR00884 / Craft Recordings Latino CR00884LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2025 | US | Craft Recordings CR00884 / Craft Recordings Latino CR00884LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Fania Records SLP 370LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Venezuela | Fania Records LP-7440 / Fania Records LPS-77.440LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Venezuela | Barbaro LP-7440 / Barbaro LPS-77.440LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Venezuela | Fania Records LP-7440 / Fania Records LPS-77.440LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Venezuela | Inca Records LPS-77.440 / Fania Records LPS-77.440LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Venezuela | Palacio LP-7440LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Venezuela | Fania Records LP-7440LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Venezuela | Fania Records LP-77440LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Guisando4:00
- A2No Me Den Candela7:05
- A3El Titán5:21
- A4Oiga Señor3:30
- B1I Wish I Had A Watermelon5:18
- B2Te Estan Buscando7:30
- B3Se Baila Mejor4:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Guisando / Doing A Job are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Guisando / Doing A Job are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1969 and 2025.
When was Guisando / Doing A Job first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Panama, Venezuela. One of them is Fania Records LP 370.
How do I tell if my copy of Guisando / Doing A Job is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP 370, SLP 370, LP-7440) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LP-370 A and LP-370-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Guisando / Doing A Job 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.
