US
1959- Label and catalog number
- World Pacific Records STEREO-1281
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Bud ShankLatin Contrasts
Vinyl pressings
Latin Contrasts
by Bud Shank · 1959
10 pressings4 countriesCool JazzBossa NovaJazzLatin
Latin Contrasts was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Latin Contrasts
2 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year. 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- World Pacific Records WP-1281
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A-826Side A label
B-826Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | US | World Pacific Records STEREO-1281First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | World Pacific Records WP-1281First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | New Zealand | World Pacific Records WP-1281LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | Vogue LAE 12248 / Vogue Records LAE 12248LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | World Pacific Records ST-1425LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Australia | The Record Society 71-6071 / The Record Society 6071LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1963 | US | World Pacific Records WP-1425LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| 1963 | US | World Pacific Records ST-1425LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | World Pacific Records ST-1425LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | World Pacific Records ST-1425LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Harlem Samba2:26
- A2North Of The Border2:38
- A3Sunset Baion2:04
- A4'Round About Midnight3:54
- A5Toro Dance2:52
- B1Serenade To An Alto3:35
- B2Xana-Lyn3:28
- B3Blowing Wild3:30
- B4Gershwin Prelude3:28
- B5Frio Y Color3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Latin Contrasts are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Latin Contrasts are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1959 and 1963.
When was Latin Contrasts first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US. One of them is World Pacific Records STEREO-1281.
How do I tell if my copy of Latin Contrasts is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use STEREO-1281, WP-1281) 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 Latin Contrasts 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.
