US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records JM 616
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
JM-616A-1 JASide A, Etched, JA Initials
JM-616B-1 JASide B, Etched, JA Initials
Willie ColónThe Last Fight
Vinyl pressings
The Last Fight
by Willie Colón · 1982
11 pressings8 countriesSalsaPlenaBoleroLatin
The Last Fight was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Last Fight
7 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 6 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Sociedad Internacional de Sonido SIS 70054Fania Records JM 616
- Format
- LP, Album
Colombia
1982- Label and catalog number
- Sonotec Discos Y Casetes 70054
- Format
- LP, Album, Picture Disc
Costa Rica
1982- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records 1005104
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records SLP616
- Format
- LP, Album
Peru
1982- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records S.E. 01.045
- 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Colombia | Sociedad Internacional de Sonido SIS 70054 / Fania Records JM 616First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Colombia | Sonotec Discos Y Casetes 70054First yearLP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1982 | Costa Rica | Fania Records 1005104First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | France | Fania Records SLP616First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Peru | Fania Records S.E. 01.045First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Fania Records JM 616First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS-99578 / Fania Records LPS-99.578First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Mexico | Fania Records FANIA.38LP | LP |
| 1989 | Spain | Manzana Producciones Discográficas, S.A. FML- 39LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Fania Records JM 616LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Fania Records JM 616LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Yo Puedo Vivir Del Amor
- A2Andanza
- A3Cimarron
- B1What Happened
- B2Venganza
- B3Y Tu Abuela
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Last Fight are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Last Fight are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1982 and 1989.
When was The Last Fight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, Colombia, Costa Rica, France and more. One of them is Fania Records JM 616.
How do I tell if my copy of The Last Fight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JM 616, SIS 70054, 70054, 1005104) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JM-616A-1 JA and JM-616B-1 JA. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Last Fight 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.
