US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy 3-216
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Burgundy Label
- Runout / matrix
V-5998-1598Side 1, etched
V-5998-1599Side 2, etched
Cal Tjader QuintetRitmo Caliente ! Hot Rhythm
Vinyl pressings
Ritmo Caliente ! Hot Rhythm
by Cal Tjader Quintet · 1955
13 pressings3 countriesMamboCha-ChaAfro-Cuban JazzDescarga
Ritmo Caliente ! Hot Rhythm was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Ritmo Caliente ! Hot Rhythm
1 pressing came out in 1955, 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.
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.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | US | Fantasy 3-216First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Fantasy 3216 / Fantasy 3-216LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1956 | US | Fantasy 3216LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1956 | US | Fantasy 3216 / Fantasy 3-216LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1956 | US | Fantasy 3-216LP, Album, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | Fantasy 8077LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Fantasy 8077LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1963 | UK | Vocalion LAE 556LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Vocalion LAE 556LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Europe | Descarga! 637013LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Fantasy 3216LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Fantasy 3216 / Fantasy 3-216LP, Album, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Fantasy 3-216 / Fantasy 3216LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Cubano Chant6:20
- A2Goza1:53
- A3Panchero Mambero2:22
- A4Alegres Timbales1:09
- A5Mambo Moderno3:25
- A6Afro Corolombo1:25
- B1Ritmo Caliente2:05
- B2Lamento de Hodi2:57
- B3Mambo Inn2:46
- B4Buhutu (Nanigo 6/8)1:35
- B5Alegres Congas1:00
- B6Mueve la Cintura2:30
- B7Bernie's Tune2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ritmo Caliente ! Hot Rhythm are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Ritmo Caliente ! Hot Rhythm are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1955 and 2025.
When was Ritmo Caliente ! Hot Rhythm first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US. One of them is Fantasy 3-216.
How do I tell if my copy of Ritmo Caliente ! Hot Rhythm is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3-216) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V-5998-1598 and V-5998-1599. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ritmo Caliente ! Hot Rhythm 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.