US
December 1958- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy 3279
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Red
- Runout / matrix
F1776 RE-1[over]4802FA etched
F1777 RE-1[over]4803FB etched
F-1776A label
F-1777B label
Cal TjaderLatin For Lovers
Vinyl pressings
Latin For Lovers
by Cal Tjader · 1958
10 pressings1 countryLatin JazzTangoMamboJazz
Latin For Lovers was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 For Lovers
3 pressings came out in 1958, 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
1958- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy 8016
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Red
US
December 1958- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy 3279
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Red
- Runout / matrix
F1776 RE-1[over]4802FA etched
F1777 RE-1[over]4803FB etched
F-1776A label
F-1777B 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.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | US | Fantasy 8016First yearLP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1958 | US | Fantasy 3279First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1958 | US | Fantasy 3279First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1959 | US | Fantasy 3279LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Fantasy 8016LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1959 | US | Fantasy 8016LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Fantasy 8016LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | US | Fantasy F-8016LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Fantasy 8016LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Fantasy 8016LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Should Care2:34
- A2Spring Is Here2:35
- A3Time Was4:30
- A4Star Eyes3:14
- A5Stella By Starlight3:15
- B1Alone Together4:28
- B2Ode2:24
- B3Skylark2:36
- B4Martha3:07
- B5Quizas, Quizas, Quizas3:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Latin For Lovers are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Latin For Lovers are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1958 and 1986.
When was Latin For Lovers first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US. One of them is Fantasy 3279, released December 1958.
How do I tell if my copy of Latin For Lovers is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3279, 8016) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, F1776 RE-1[over]4802F and F1777 RE-1[over]4803F. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Latin For Lovers 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.
