US
April 1948- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records BD 74Capitol Records BD-74
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album
- Runout / matrix
[Scranton Lathe Stamper]Runout Stamped All Sides
(2408) YSide A Label
(2438) ZSide B Label
(2407) YSide C Label
Chuy Reyes & His OrchestraRumba De Cuba
Vinyl pressings
Rumba De Cuba
by Chuy Reyes & His Orchestra · 1948
11 pressings5 countriesRumbaLatin
Rumba De Cuba was first pressed on vinyl in 1948. 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 Rumba De Cuba
1 pressing came out in 1948, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | US | Capitol Records BD 74 / Capitol Records BD-74First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1949 | US | Capitol Records CDF 152 / Capitol Records CDF-1527", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set | 7", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set |
| 1949 | US | Capitol Records H152 / Capitol Records H-152LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | France | Capitol Records H 152 / Capitol Records H-152LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | US | Capitol Records CDF-1527", 45 RPM, Album, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Album, Repress |
| 1956 | Spain | Capitol Records H 152LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records EBF 1-152 / Capitol Records EBF 2-1527", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Capitol Records H 152LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Capitol Records H152 / Capitol Records H-152LP, 10", Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Capitol Records H 152LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | US | Capitol Records EBF 1527", 45 RPM, Album | 7", 45 RPM, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Baracoa
- A2Almendra
- B1Boteando
- B2La Yuca
- C1La Ultima Noche
- C2Blen! Blen! Blen!
- D1Negra Leono
- D2Hokey Joe
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rumba De Cuba are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Rumba De Cuba are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1948 and 1956.
When was Rumba De Cuba first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1948, in US. One of them is Capitol Records BD 74, released April 1948.
How do I tell if my copy of Rumba De Cuba is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BD 74) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, [Scranton Lathe Stamper] and (2408) Y. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rumba De Cuba 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.