US
February 1961- Label and catalog number
- Prestige 8251New Jazz 8251
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Deep Groove, Laminated Cover
- Runout / matrix
RVG NJLP-8251 · A · ASide 1, etched, RVG stamped
RVG NJLP-8251 · B ASide 2, etched, RVG stamped
Latin Jazz QuintetCaribé
Vinyl pressings
Caribé
by Latin Jazz Quintet · 1961
12 pressings6 countriesLatin JazzMamboJazzLatin
Caribé was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Caribé
1 pressing came out in 1961, 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Prestige 8251 / New Jazz 8251First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Prestige 8251 / New Jazz 8251LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Prestige 8251 / New Jazz NJLP 8251LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Japan | Prestige SMJ-7449LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Japan | Prestige SMJ-6568LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Prestige SMJ-6568LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | Prestige 0061.156LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | Prestige MPP-2503LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | Italy | Prestige HBS 6089LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1981 | UK | Prestige HBS 6089LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Europe | Honey Pie Records HONEY048LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Prestige MPP-2503LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Caribé10:05
- A2Blues In 6/85:46
- A3First Bass Line4:04
- B1Mambo Ricci6:54
- B2Spring Is Here5:00
- B3Sunday Go Meetin'5:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Caribé are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Caribé are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1961 and 2021.
When was Caribé first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US. One of them is Prestige 8251, released February 1961.
How do I tell if my copy of Caribé is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8251) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RVG NJLP-8251 · A · A and RVG NJLP-8251 · B A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Caribé 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.