US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Command RS 33-812
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Los AdmiradoresBongos / Flutes / Guitars
Vinyl pressings
Bongos / Flutes / Guitars
by Los Admiradores · 1960
22 pressings8 countriesLatin JazzJazz
Bongos / Flutes / Guitars was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Bongos / Flutes / Guitars
11 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 4 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- Command RS 812 SDCommand RS 812-S.D.
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Command RS 33-812
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
R.S.-33-812A-1 SIDE1 A1 I PMA Side Etch, except "A1" & "I" Stamps
R.S.-33-812B-1 SIDE2 PM I B2B Side Etch, except "B2" & "I" Stamps
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Command RS 812 SDCommand RS 812-S.D.
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RS-SD-812A 2LS LW P17Side A runout, variant 1
RS-SD-812B 2LS LW P17Side B runout, variant 1
1060-R.S.-SD-812A-3LS-II P17 LWSide A runout, variant 2
1060-R.S.-SD-812B-3LS II P17 LWSide B runout, variant 2
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Command RS 812 SDCommand RS 812-S.D.
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Command RS 812 SDCommand LPSM 6-10
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Jukebox, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | His Master's Voice OCSD.7511First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | France | Command FCLP 75005First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | UK | London Records HA-Z 2378 / Command RS 812-S.D.First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | UK | London Records SAH-Z 2378First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Command RS 33-812First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Command RS 812 SD / Command RS 812-S.D.First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Command RS 33-812First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Command RS 812 SD / Command RS 812-S.D.First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Command RS 812 SD / Command RS 812-S.D.First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Command RS 812 SD / Command LPSM 6-10First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Jukebox, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Command RS 812 SD / Command RS 812-S.D.First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | Australia | Command SNDL-930,697 / Command SNDL-930,697LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | UK | London Records SAH-Z.6178LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | France | Command CSDF 80005 / La Voix De Son Maître CSDF 80005 MLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Belgium | Command RS 19 508LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Command RS 812 SD / Command RS 812-S.D.LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Command RS 812 SD / ABC Records RS 812 SDLP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Grand Award RS 33-812LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Europe | Command 298 003LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | France | Command FCLP 80005LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître CSDF 80005 / La Voix De Son Maître CSDF 80.005LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Mexico | Peerless LD-563 MLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1How High The Moon2:40
- A2Caravan2:07
- A3C'est Si Bon3:06
- A4Friendly Persuasion3:35
- A5My Funny Valentine2:48
- A6Making Whoopie2:43
- B1Birth Of The Blues2:29
- B2Golden Earrings2:27
- B3East Of The Sun2:53
- B4By The River St. Marie2:29
- B5Laura2:36
- B6I Can Dream, Can't I2:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bongos / Flutes / Guitars are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Bongos / Flutes / Guitars are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1960 and 1972.
When was Bongos / Flutes / Guitars first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK, Australia, France. One of them is Command RS 33-812.
How do I tell if my copy of Bongos / Flutes / Guitars is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RS 33-812, RS 812 SD, HA-Z 2378, SAH-Z 2378) 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 Bongos / Flutes / Guitars 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.
