Canada
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F-1423
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-13103-D1 AnvilRunout A
45-13104-D12 AnvilRunout B
(45-13103)Label A
(45-13104)Label B
Nat King ColePapa Loves Mambo / Teach Me Tonight
Vinyl pressings
Papa Loves Mambo / Teach Me Tonight
by Nat King Cole · 1954
10 pressings6 countriesPop
Papa Loves Mambo / Teach Me Tonight was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Papa Loves Mambo / Teach Me Tonight
8 pressings came out in 1954, the album's first year, in 6 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.
UK
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL.14207
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CAP 13103-1 1 1Runout side A
CAP 13104-1 H NRunout side B
CAP.13103 NLabel side A - inverted
CAP.13104 NLabel side B - inverted
UK
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 45-CL14207
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Denmark
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records C 9057
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
France
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CAP F-5
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Netherlands
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records HS 114
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Canada | Capitol Records F-1423First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1954 | Denmark | Capitol Records C 9057First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | France | Capitol Records CAP F-5First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1954 | Netherlands | Capitol Records HS 114First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Netherlands | Capitol Records HF 114First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | Norway | Capitol Records C 9057First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | UK | Capitol Records CL.14207First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | UK | Capitol Records 45-CL14207First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Capitol Records CAP 5Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | Capitol Records C 9057Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- APapa Loves Mambo2:40
- BTeach Me Tonight3:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Papa Loves Mambo / Teach Me Tonight are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Papa Loves Mambo / Teach Me Tonight are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Papa Loves Mambo / Teach Me Tonight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in Canada, UK, Denmark, France and more. One of them is Capitol Records F-1423.
How do I tell if my copy of Papa Loves Mambo / Teach Me Tonight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F-1423, CL.14207, 45-CL14207, C 9057) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-13103-D1 Anvil and 45-13104-D12 Anvil. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Papa Loves Mambo / Teach Me Tonight 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.
