US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9175
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSM110226-1BSide A runout variant 1
XSM110227-BSide B runout variant 1
XSM110226-1C oSide A runout variant 2
XSM110227-1C oSide B runout variant 2
Vinyl pressings
La Bamba
by Mongo Santamaria · 1965
24 pressings9 countriesCha-ChaLatin JazzBoogalooJazz
La Bamba was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 La Bamba
15 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 5 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 2375
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP110224-1C AIIIIIISide A runout
XLP110225-1C BIIIIIISide B runout
XLP 110224Side A label
XLP 110225Side B label
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9175
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Mono cover with Stereo sticker
- Runout / matrix
XSM110226-1CSide 1 runout (stamped)
XSM110227-1CSide 2 runout (stamped)
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9175
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSM110226Side 1
XSM110227Side 2
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9175
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
--I XSM110226-1DSide A
c XSM110227-1C TSide B
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 2375
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Guaranteed High Fidelity
- Runout / matrix
XLP110224-1CMachine stamped, Side 1
XLP110225-1CMachine stamped, Side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Australia | CBS BP 233258First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Australia | CBS SBP 233258First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Canada | Columbia CL 2375First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Canada | Columbia CS 9175First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Colombia | CBS CL 4086First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | South Africa | CBS ALD 6847 / CBS ALD.6847First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Columbia CS 9175First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Columbia CL 2375First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Columbia CS 9175First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Columbia CS 9175First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Columbia CS 9175First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Columbia CL 2375First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1965 | US | Columbia CL 2375First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Columbia CS 9175First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Columbia CS 9175First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | CBS/Sony 20AP 1821LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Europe | WaxTime 772282LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Columbia Limited Edition LE 10078LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia CS 9175LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia Limited Edition LE 10078LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1La Bamba4:05
- A2Fatback3:17
- A3Summertime4:41
- A4Manha De Carnaval (Morning Of The Carnival)4:42
- A5José Outside2:38
- A6Coconut Milk2:32
- B1Watermelon Man3:19
- B2Do It To It2:52
- B3Rick Tick2:22
- B4Streak O´Lean2:46
- B5Just Say Goodbye3:14
- B6From Me To You All2:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Bamba are there?
24 vinyl pressings of La Bamba are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1965 and 2021.
When was La Bamba first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, Australia, Canada, Colombia and more. One of them is Columbia CS 9175.
How do I tell if my copy of La Bamba is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CS 9175, CL 2375, BP 233258, SBP 233258) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSM110226-1B and XSM110227-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is La Bamba 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.
