US
1950- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 973
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
5678-3D-8 ⌂ 7-50Side A stamped
5679-4D-8² ⌂ 6-50Side B stamped
5678-YSide A label
5679-ZSide B label
Dave Barbour OrchestraThe Mambo / Dave's Boogie
Vinyl pressings
The Mambo / Dave's Boogie
by Dave Barbour Orchestra · 1950
11 pressings6 countriesJazzLatin
The Mambo / Dave's Boogie was first pressed on vinyl in 1950. 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 The Mambo / Dave's Boogie
8 pressings came out in 1950, the album's first year, in 3 countries. 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
1950- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 973
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
1950- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F973
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1950- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F973
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-5678 3D1 450 2Side A
45-5679 4D1 450 2Side B
US
1950- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F973
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1950- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 973
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
5678-3D3 1 ☆ 1A side runout
5679-4D1 1 ☆ 2B side runout
5678-YA side label
5679-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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Canada | Capitol Records C-269First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1950 | Mexico | Capitol Records C 5108First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1950 | US | Capitol Records 973First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1950 | US | Capitol Records 973First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1950 | US | Capitol Records F973First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1950 | US | Capitol Records F973First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1950 | US | Capitol Records F973First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1950 | US | Capitol Records 973First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Capitol Records F-9737", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | Telefunken Capitol C 973Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records CL.13328Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe Mambo (Que Rico El Mambo)
- BDave's Boogie
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Mambo / Dave's Boogie are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Mambo / Dave's Boogie are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was The Mambo / Dave's Boogie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1950, in US, Canada, Mexico. One of them is Capitol Records 973.
How do I tell if my copy of The Mambo / Dave's Boogie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 973, F973, C-269, C 5108) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 5678-3D-8 ⌂ 7-50 and 5679-4D-8² ⌂ 6-50. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Mambo / Dave's Boogie 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.