US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records JM 631
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
JM 631 A STERLINGSide A, etched, STERLING stamped
JM 631 B STERLINGSide B, etched, STERLING stamped
Willie ColónTiempo Pa' Matar
Vinyl pressings
Tiempo Pa' Matar
by Willie Colón · 1984
13 pressings8 countriesSon MontunoGuaguancóBoleroPlena
Tiempo Pa' Matar 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 Tiempo Pa' Matar
6 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 4 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records JM 631
- Format
- LP, Album · Red Wine Color
- Runout / matrix
JM 631 A STERLINGSide A, etched, STERLING stamped
JM 631 B STERLINGSide B, etched, STERLING stamped
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records JM-631
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, White Label
Colombia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Sonotec Discos Y Casetes DSI 88015Fania Records JM-631
- Format
- LP, Album
Costa Rica
1984- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records 1005136
- Format
- LP, Album
Venezuela
1984- Label and catalog number
- Fania Records LPS-99.733Fania Records JM 631
- 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 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Colombia | Sonotec Discos Y Casetes DSI 88015 / Fania Records JM-631First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Costa Rica | Fania Records 1005136First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Fania Records JM 631First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Fania Records JM-631First yearLP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Fania Records JM 631First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1984 | Venezuela | Fania Records LPS-99.733 / Fania Records JM 631First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Germany | Messidor 115927LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Germany | Messidor 115927LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Mexico | Fania Records Fania 48LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Spain | Fania Records FML-55LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1990 | Spain | Manzana FML-55 / Fania Records FML-55LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Fania Records SLP 631LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Fania Records JM 631LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Voló
- A2Falta De Consideración
- A3Gitana
- A4Serenata
- B1El Diablo
- B2Tiempo Pa' Matar
- B3Noche De Los Enmascarados
- B4Callejón Sin Salida
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tiempo Pa' Matar are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Tiempo Pa' Matar are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1984 and 1990.
When was Tiempo Pa' Matar first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, Colombia, Costa Rica, Venezuela. One of them is Fania Records JM 631.
How do I tell if my copy of Tiempo Pa' Matar is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JM 631, JM-631, DSI 88015, 1005136) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JM 631 A STERLING and JM 631 B STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tiempo Pa' Matar 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.
