US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1567
- Format
- LP, Album · Presswell pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST A 701969-A LW AT ɑB WSide A runout etched
ST A 701970-A LW AT ɑB WSide B runout etched
ST-A-701969 PRSide A label
ST-A-701970 PRSide B label
Mongo SantamariaMongo '70
Vinyl pressings
Mongo '70
by Mongo Santamaria · 1970
15 pressings5 countriesLatin JazzJazz-FunkCha-ChaInstrumental
Mongo '70 was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Mongo '70
11 pressings came out in 1970, 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1567
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST A 701969 1S 𝐈Side A runout stamped
ST A 701970 1S 𝐈Side B runout stamped
ST-A-701969Side A label
ST-A-701970Side B label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1567
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST A701969-1A p 2 CTH T X I ASide 1, stamped, 2, T, X, I etched
ST A701970-1A CTH ! T p DISide 2, stamped, I, DI etched
ST-A-701969 PRSide 1 label
ST-A-701970 PRSide 2 label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1567
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Monarch pressing
- Runout / matrix
STA.701969-AA (MR) LW AT Δ15042 aB WSide A runout
STA.701970-AA (MR) LW AT Δ15042-X aB WSide B runout
ST-A-701969-MOSide A label
ST-A-701970-MOSide B label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1567
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST A701969-1A CTH TSide One runout, stamped
ST A701970-1A CTH TSide Two runout, stamped
ST-A-701969CTHSide One label
ST-A-701970CTHSide Two label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1567
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST A701969-1A 2 CTH TSide A runout
ST A701970-1A 1 CTH TSide B runout
ST-A-701969CTHSide A label
ST-A-701970CTHSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Atlantic SD 1567First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Mexico | Atlantic 2330 039First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1970 | South Africa | Atlantic ATC 9271First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Atlantic SD 1567First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Atlantic SD 1567First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Atlantic SD-1567LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1970 | US | Atlantic SD 1567First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Atlantic SD 1567First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Atlantic SD 1567First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Atlantic SD 1567First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Atlantic SD 1567First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1970 | US | Atlantic SD 1567First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Germany | Atlantic 8122 73634 1 / Warner Jazz 8122 73634 1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2002 | US | Atlantic 8122 73634 1LP, Album, Repress, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Repress, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Atlantic sd 1567LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Windjammer3:19
- A2Yesterday's Tomorrow3:33
- A3March Of The Panther3:51
- A4Look Away4:06
- A5Night Crawler4:32
- B1The Whistler3:52
- B2Adobo Criollo3:53
- B3Mo' Do'3:56
- B4Grass Roots4:13
- B5Dedicated To Love3:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mongo '70 are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Mongo '70 are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1970 and 2002.
When was Mongo '70 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Canada, South Africa, Mexico. One of them is Atlantic SD 1567.
How do I tell if my copy of Mongo '70 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SD 1567, ATC 9271, 2330 039) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST A 701969-A LW AT ɑB W and ST A 701970-A LW AT ɑB W. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mongo '70 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.
