US
1956- Label and catalog number
- GNP GNP 19
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Jack Costanzo & His Afro Cuban BandMr. Bongo
Vinyl pressings
Mr. Bongo
by Jack Costanzo & His Afro Cuban Band · 1956
12 pressings5 countriesAfro-CubanJazzLatin
Mr. Bongo was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Mr. Bongo
3 pressings came out in 1956, the album's first year, in 2 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
1956- Label and catalog number
- GNP GNP-19
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
France
1956- Label and catalog number
- Disques Vogue LD 339-30
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | France | Disques Vogue LD 339-30First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | US | GNP GNP 19First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | GNP GNP-19First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | Vogue Records VA 160150LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | US | GNP Crescendo GNP 90LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1963 | US | GNP Crescendo GNP 90 / GNP Crescendo GNPS-90LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1963 | US | GNP Crescendo GNP 90 / GNP Crescendo GNPS-90LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | US | GNP Crescendo GNP19LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1989 | Spain | Palladium Latin Jazz & Dance Records PLP-126LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Vogue Records VA 160150LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | GNP GNP 19LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | GNP GNP-19LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Caravan
- A2Melado De Cana
- A3La La La
- A4El Resbaloso
- A5Coco May May
- B1Chopsticks Mambo
- B2Abaniquito
- B3Just One Of Those Things
- B4Goza Negra
- B5Bongo Festeris
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mr. Bongo are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Mr. Bongo are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1956 and 1989.
When was Mr. Bongo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, France. One of them is GNP GNP 19.
How do I tell if my copy of Mr. Bongo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GNP 19, GNP-19, LD 339-30) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mr. Bongo 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.