US
1956- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1994
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
F2 RP-7993-6S 1 A2Side A Runout, Variant 1
F2 RP-7993- 1S 1 A3Side B Runout, Variant 1
F2RP-7993Side A Label
F2RP-7994Side B Label
Morton Gould And His OrchestraJungle Drums
Vinyl pressings
Jungle Drums
by Morton Gould And His Orchestra · 1956
17 pressings5 countriesPacificEasy ListeningExoticaJazz
Jungle Drums was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Jungle Drums
2 pressings came out in 1956, 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
1956- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1994
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1994First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1994First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1957 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1994 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1994LP | LP |
| 1957 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1994 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1994LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1957 | Germany | RCA LM-1994-C / RCA LM 1994 CLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Italy | RCA Italiana S.p.A. A12P 0021LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Spain | RCA 3L16127LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1957 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1994LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1994LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-1994 / RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 1994LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-1994 / RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 1994LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1994 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1994 CLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | RCA Victor AGL1-4950LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-1994 / RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 1994LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-1994 / RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 1994LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | US | RCA Victor Red Seal ERB-19947", 45 RPM, Mini-Album, EP | 7", 45 RPM, Mini-Album, EP |
| ? | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1994LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Jungle Drums3:46
- A2La Comparsa2:49
- A3Gitanerias1:43
- A4Andalucia2:58
- A5Malagueña4:45
- A6Danza Lucumi2:48
- A7Cordoba3:22
- A8Rhapsodia Negra3:52
- B1Hawaiian War Chant2:27
- B2Caravan4:12
- B3Ritual Fire Dance4:05
- B4Tropical3:15
- B5The Little Train Of The Caipira3:54
- B6Swamp Fire3:28
- B7Batuque3:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jungle Drums are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Jungle Drums are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1956 and 1960.
When was Jungle Drums first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1994.
How do I tell if my copy of Jungle Drums is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LM-1994) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, F2 RP-7993-6S 1 A2 and F2 RP-7993- 1S 1 A3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jungle Drums 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.