UK
1950- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice B.9962
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
OA 091706-3 ASide A Runout
OA 091824-2 ASide B Runout
OA.091706Side A Label
OA.091824Side B Label
Perez Prado And His OrchestraMambo No. 5 / Mambo Jambo
Vinyl pressings
Mambo No. 5 / Mambo Jambo
by Perez Prado And His Orchestra · 1950
16 pressings8 countriesEasy ListeningLatin JazzAfro-CubanMambo
Mambo No. 5 / Mambo Jambo was first pressed on vinyl in 1950. 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 Mambo No. 5 / Mambo Jambo
1 pressing came out in 1950, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | UK | His Master's Voice B.9962First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | UK | His Master's Voice B. 9962Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1955 | Canada | RCA Victor 447-02137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | Canada | RCA Victor 447-02137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | Canada | RCA Victor 447-02137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | RCA Victor 447-02137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Italy | RCA Italiana 45N 1040 / RCA 45N 10407", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Italy | RCA Italiana 45NS 1040 / RCA 45NS 10407", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1960 | Italy | RCA Italiana 45N 1040 / RCA 45N 10407", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Japan | Seven Seas HIT-1217(S)7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Japan | RCA SS-20127", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1972 | Japan | RCA SS-20127", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | His Master's Voice B 9962Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | RCA 47-91777", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone HN 2818Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Switzerland | His Master's Voice JK 2675Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMambo No. 5
- BMambo Jambo (Qué Rico El Mambo)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mambo No. 5 / Mambo Jambo are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Mambo No. 5 / Mambo Jambo are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1950 and 1972.
When was Mambo No. 5 / Mambo Jambo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1950, in UK. One of them is His Master's Voice B.9962.
How do I tell if my copy of Mambo No. 5 / Mambo Jambo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use B.9962) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, OA 091706-3 A and OA 091824-2 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mambo No. 5 / Mambo Jambo 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.
