US
September 1956- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-1257RCA Victor LPM 1257
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
G2TP-3460A-Side
G2TP-3461B-Side
Vinyl pressings
Havana, 3 A.M.
by Perez Prado And His Orchestra · 1956
22 pressings10 countriesLatin JazzCha-ChaInstrumentalBolero
Havana, 3 A.M. 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 Havana, 3 A.M.
10 pressings came out in 1956, 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
September 1956- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-1257RCA Victor LPM 1257
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
G2 TP-3460-4S I A1Runout side A
G2 TP-3461-1S I A2Runout side B
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor EPB-1257RCA Victor EPB 1257
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-1257RCA Victor LPM 1257
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
G2 TP-3460-5S C1 RSide 1, Stamped
G2 TP-3461-3S A1 RSide 2, Stamped
Canada
1956- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-1257
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
G2 TP3460-2SA side stamped runout
G2 TP3461-2SB side stamped runout
G2TP-3460A side label
G2TP-3461B side label
Canada
1956- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor EPB 1257
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Canada | RCA Victor LPM-1257First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Canada | RCA Victor EPB 1257First year7", 45 RPM, Album, EP | 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP |
| 1956 | Germany | RCA Victor LPM-1257 CFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Germany | RCA Victor LPM-1257 CFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Mexico | RCA Victor MKL1020 / RCA Victor MKL1020First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | RCA Victor EPB-1257 / RCA Victor EPB 1257First year7", 45 RPM, Album, EP | 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP |
| 1956 | US | RCA Victor LPM-1257 / RCA Victor LPM 1257First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Uruguay | RCA Victor LPM-1257First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | RCA Victor LPM-1257 / RCA Victor LPM 1257First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | RCA Victor LPM-1257 / RCA Victor LPM 1257First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | RCA RD 27137LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | RCA RD-27137 / RCA RD.27137LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Spain | RCA Española, S.A. 3L10051LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | Japan | Victor RA-5096 / Victor RA 5096LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1966 | Japan | Victor SRA-5062LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Japan | RCA RCA-5007LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | RCA RCA-5007LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Arcano Records DKL1-3173LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | Poppydisc POPPY LP036LP, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | RCA 430 211LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Victor LS 54210", Album | 10", Album |
| ? | Japan | Victor LS-5106LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1La Comparsa
- A2Desconfianza
- A3La Faraona
- A4Besame Mucho
- A5The Freeway Mambo
- A6Granada
- B1Almenrda
- B2Bacoa
- B3Peanut Vendor
- B4Baia
- B5Historia De Un Amor
- B6Mosaico Cubano
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Havana, 3 A.M. are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Havana, 3 A.M. are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1956 and 2023.
When was Havana, 3 A.M. first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, Canada, Germany, Mexico and more. One of them is RCA Victor LPM-1257, released September 1956.
How do I tell if my copy of Havana, 3 A.M. is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPM-1257, EPB-1257, EPB 1257, LPM-1257 C) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, G2TP-3460 and G2TP-3461. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Havana, 3 A.M. 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.
