Mexico
1965- Label and catalog number
- Orfeon LP-12-411
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LPE-12-411-A IV-26-65 &Side A Runout Etched
LPE-12-411-B IV-26-65 &Side B Runout Etched
Perez PradoMambo
Vinyl pressings
Mambo
by Perez Prado · 1965
17 pressings9 countriesLatin JazzAfro-CubanMamboJazz
Mambo was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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
1 pressing came out in 1965, 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 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Mexico | Orfeon LP-12-411First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Costa Rica | Orfeon LP-12-411LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Costa Rica | Orfeon LP-12-411LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Mexico | Orfeon LP-12-411 / Orfeon LP/E - 12 - 411LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Panama | Prodim E-12-411LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Orfeon LP-12-411LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Orfeon SLP-12-411LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Orfeon LP-12-411LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Spain | Orlador 32.706 / Universal CIY-1148MLP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1972 | Spain | Orfeon S-21.458 / Movieplay S-21.458LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | Spain | Universal 32706LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1978 | Nicaragua | Orfeon OR-12411LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Colombia | Orfeon ORFS-165072LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Chile | Serie D.M. Difusión Musical 12.444LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Orfeon LP-12-411LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Orfeon LP-12-411LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Venezuela | Orfeon LP-12-159LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Que Rico Mambo2:32
- A2Mambo No. 52:14
- A3Pianolo2:23
- A4Lupita2:20
- A5Mambo A La Kenton2:42
- A6La Chula Linda2:48
- B1Mambo En Sax3:03
- B2Mambo No. 81:45
- B3Caballo Negro3:12
- B4Pachuco Bailarin2:35
- B5Mambo Del Ruletero2:57
- B6Silbando Mambo2:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mambo are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Mambo are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1965 and 1983.
When was Mambo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in Mexico. One of them is Orfeon LP-12-411.
How do I tell if my copy of Mambo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP-12-411) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LPE-12-411-A IV-26-65 & and LPE-12-411-B IV-26-65 &. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mambo 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.
