US
January 1951- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records L-259
- Format
- LP, 10", Album
- Runout / matrix
L-259-Y2 [Anvil symbol] 151 5A side stamped
L-259-Z1 [Anvil symbol] 151 3B side stamped
L-259A side label
L-259B side label
Chuy Reyes & His OrchestraRhumbas
Vinyl pressings
Rhumbas
by Chuy Reyes & His Orchestra · 1951
12 pressings4 countriesMamboCha-ChaRumbaGuajira
Rhumbas was first pressed on vinyl in 1951. 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 Rhumbas
2 pressings came out in 1951, 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
January 1951- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records L-259
- Format
- LP, 10", Album
- Runout / matrix
L-259 YA side label
L-259 ZB side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | US | Capitol Records L-259First yearLP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1951 | US | Capitol Records L-259First yearLP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1952 | US | Capitol Records CD 259 / Capitol Records CD-259Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Repress |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Capitol Records SLP-2033LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records CDF 2597", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set | 7", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records EBF 2597", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | US | Capitol Records T-1369LP | LP |
| ? | US | Capitol Records H-259LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| ? | US | Capitol Records EBF 2597", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | US | Capitol Records T-259LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Capitol Records M-11976LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Capitol Records T 259 / Capitol Records T259LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Linda Mujer
- A2Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps (Quizas, Quizas, Quizas)
- A3Jack, Jack, Jack (Cu-Tu-Gu-Ru)
- A4Adios
- A5Take It Easy, Take It Light (The Regal Rhumba)
- A6Obsession
- B1"Mama" Son De La Loma
- B2Rumba De Fleur
- B3Love Me Lazy, Love Me Long
- B4Sonadera
- B5The Flamingo Rumba
- B6Lovers' Dance
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rhumbas are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Rhumbas are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1951 and 1952.
When was Rhumbas first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1951, in US. One of them is Capitol Records L-259, released January 1951.
How do I tell if my copy of Rhumbas is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use L-259) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, L-259-Y2 [Anvil symbol] 151 5 and L-259-Z1 [Anvil symbol] 151 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rhumbas 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.