Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- EMI 2039616EMI 060-2039616
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
08 30189 20 1A1 NL 1Runout Side A
08 30189 20 1B1 NL 1Runout Side B
Loco MiaRumba Samba Mambo
Vinyl pressings
Rumba Samba Mambo
by Loco Mia · 1990
18 pressings9 countriesEuro HouseNew BeatElectronic
Rumba Samba Mambo was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Samba Mambo
16 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- EMI 006-2039617
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
08 15129 00 1A1 2039617Runout Side A
08 15129 00 1B1 2039617Runout Side B
Country unknown
1990- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label
- Format
- 12", Promo, White Label
- Runout / matrix
08 30189 20 1A1 NL1 ASide A
08 30189 20 1B1 NL1 ASide B
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 12R6259Parlophone 12R 6259
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
12 RDJ R 6259 A-1-1-1 'HAVE YOU FOUND YOUR WATCH XRunout A
12 RDJ R 6259 B-1-1-1Runout B
12RDJ6259ACentre label A
12RDJ6259BCentre label B
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 12RDJ 6259
- Format
- 12", Promo
- Runout / matrix
12RDJ 6259 ALabel Side A
12RDJ 6259 BLabel Side B
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone RDJ 6259Parlophone RDJ 6259
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Advance, Promo
- Runout / matrix
R6259 A 1J-1-1 (illegible) Mrs. YatesRunout A (etched)
R 6259 B-1J-1-1 THE EXCHANGERunout B (etched)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Unknown | Not On LabelFirst year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1990 | Argentina | EMI 8.264 / EMI 2038136First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Colombia | EMI 46001232First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | EMI 2039616 / EMI 060-2039616First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Europe | EMI 006-2039617First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | France | EMI France 2039617First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Italy | EMI ITALIANA S.p.A. 14 2039616First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | Italy | EMI 06 2039617First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Mexico | EMI 700915First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Mexico | EMI 100117First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Spain | Hispavox 006 20 3813 7 / Hispavox 006 2038 137First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Spain | Hispavox 052 20 38136 / Hispavox 052 2038 136First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Spain | Hispavox 006-2037847First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Parlophone 12R6259 / Parlophone 12R 6259First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Parlophone 12RDJ 6259First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Rumba, Samba, Mambo (UK Remix/Dub Version)7:18
- A2Rumba, Samba, Mambo (Gipsy Mix)4:14
- B1Rumba, Samba, Mambo (Radio Edit)3:20
- B2Loco Mia (UK Remix)6:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rumba Samba Mambo are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Rumba Samba Mambo are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1990 and 1992.
When was Rumba Samba Mambo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in Europe, UK, Argentina, Colombia and more. One of them is EMI 2039616.
How do I tell if my copy of Rumba Samba Mambo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2039616, 006-2039617, 12R6259, 12RDJ 6259) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 08 30189 20 1A1 NL 1 and 08 30189 20 1B1 NL 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rumba Samba Mambo 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.