Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Arista 109 781
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM DS 109781 A - 1/2-88Runout side A
DM DS 109781 B - 1/2-88Runout side B
S 109 781 ALabel side A
S 109 781 BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Hey Mambo
by Barry Manilow · 1988
17 pressings8 countriesFunkMamboDance-popAfro-Cuban
Hey Mambo was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Hey Mambo
17 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Arista 609 781
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DM 609781 A-1/3-88Stamped Side A
DM 609781 B-1/3-88Stamped Side B
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Arista 609 902
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
S 609 902 ASide 1 Label
S 609 902 BSide 2 Label
UK
March 14, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Arista 609 781
- Format
- 12", Single
UK
March 14, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Arista 109781
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
109781 A 2 ƱSide A runout
109781 B 1 ƱSide B runout
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS1-9666
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SRC AS-1-9666 . SA SP \ - | F/W ¢Runout side A
SRC AS-1-9666 . SB - SP1 \ - |Runout side B
AS1-9666-SALabel side A
AS1-9666-SBLabel side B
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.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Canada | Arista AD1-9665First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1988 | Canada | Arista AS1-9666First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | Arista 109 781First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Arista 609 781First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | Arista 609 902First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Greece | Arista 4605First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | South Africa | Arista AAJ 144First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Arista AS1-9666First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Arista AS1-9666First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Arista ADI-9665First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Arista AD1-9665First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Arista AD1-9665First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | Venezuela | Arista 7855First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Arista 609 781First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1988 | UK | Arista 109781First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Hey Mambo (Caliente Mix)5:05
- A2Hey Mambo (Album Version)2:52
- B1Hey Mambo (Caliente Mix-Single Edit)3:56
- B2Hey Mambo (Loco Caliente Mix)5:48
- B3Swing Street (Album Version)3:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hey Mambo are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Hey Mambo are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Hey Mambo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Europe, UK, US, Japan and more. One of them is Arista 109 781.
How do I tell if my copy of Hey Mambo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 109 781, 609 781, 609 902, 109781) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM DS 109781 A - 1/2-88 and DM DS 109781 B - 1/2-88. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hey Mambo 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.
