US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy 3267
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Red
- Runout / matrix
F1760 4689FSide A runout
F1761 4690FSide B runout
F-1760Side A label
F-1761Side B label
Mongo Santamaria Y Sus Ritmos Afro-CubanosYambu
Vinyl pressings
Yambu
by Mongo Santamaria Y Sus Ritmos Afro-Cubanos · 1958
14 pressings4 countriesAfro-CubanRumbaAfricanJazz
Yambu was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Yambu
4 pressings came out in 1958, 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.
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy 8012
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Blue
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy 8012
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Red
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy 8012
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | US | Fantasy 3267First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1958 | US | Fantasy 8012First yearLP, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1958 | US | Fantasy 8012First yearLP, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1958 | US | Fantasy 8012First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Germany | Original Jazz Classics OJC-276 / Fantasy F-8012LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-276 / Fantasy F-8012LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono |
| 1987 | US | Fantasy OJC-276 / Fantasy 3267LP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | UK | Globe Style ORB 036LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Spain | Fantasy 3267 / Nuevos Medios 27 491 LMLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1991 | US | Fantasy F-8012 / Original Jazz Classics OJC276LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Fantasy 8012 / Fantasy 3267LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | US | Fantasy 8012 / Fantasy F-8012LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Fantasy F-8012 / Fantasy 3267LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Fantasy 3267LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Yeye2:58
- A2Congobel2:45
- A3Macunsere3:00
- A4Timbales & Bongo7:30
- A5Yambu4:00
- B1Bricamo4:45
- B2Longoito3:05
- B3Conga Pa Gozar4:00
- B4Mi Guaguanco4:30
- B5Columbia5:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Yambu are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Yambu are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1958 and 1991.
When was Yambu first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US. One of them is Fantasy 3267.
How do I tell if my copy of Yambu is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3267, 8012) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, F1760 4689F and F1761 4690F. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Yambu 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.