US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records SLP 347
- Format
- LP, Album
Willie ColónThe Hustler
Vinyl pressings
The Hustler
by Willie Colón · 1968
12 pressings2 countriesDescargaBoleroGuaguancóBoogaloo
The Hustler was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 The Hustler
3 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 2 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records LP 347
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Venezuela
1968- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records LP-7296Fania Records LP 7296
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | US | Fania Records SLP 347First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | US | Fania Records LP 347First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Venezuela | Fania Records LP-7296 / Fania Records LP 7296First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | US | Fania Records SLP 347LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | US | Craft Recordings CR00232 / Fania Records CR00232LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2019 | US | Craft Recordings CR00232 / Craft Recordings Latino CR00232LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Club edition, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Club edition, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Fania Records SLP 347LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Fania Records SLP 347LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Fania Records LP 347LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Fania Records LP 347LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Venezuela | Fania Records LP 7296LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Venezuela | Inca Records LP 7296 / Fania Records LP 7296LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1The Hustler6:29
- A2Que Lio4:35
- A3Montero4:20
- A4Se Acaba Este Mundo4:15
- B1Guajiron5:59
- B2Eso Se Baila Asi5:15
- B3Havana6:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Hustler are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Hustler are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1968 and 2019.
When was The Hustler first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, Venezuela. One of them is Fania Records SLP 347.
How do I tell if my copy of The Hustler is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SLP 347, LP 347, LP-7296) 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 The Hustler 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.
