US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20296
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Richard Hayman And His OrchestraHavana In Hi-Fi
Vinyl pressings
Havana In Hi-Fi
by Richard Hayman And His Orchestra · 1957
12 pressings7 countriesLatinPopClassical
Havana In Hi-Fi was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 In Hi-Fi
4 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 3 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
1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG-20296
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · High Fidelity
UK
January 1, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MPL 6533
- Format
- LP · custom High Fidelity
France
1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 160 000Mercury 160000
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | France | Mercury 160 000 / Mercury 160000First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1957 | US | Mercury MG 20296First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Mercury MG-20296First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | UK | Mercury MPL 6533First yearLP | LP |
| 1958 | Canada | Mercury SR-60000LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | Colombia | Mercury MG 60.000 / Mercury MG-SR 60.000LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1958 | New Zealand | Mercury SR 60000LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | Mercury SR-60000 / Mercury SR 60000LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | Mercury SR-60000 / Mercury SR 60000LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | Mercury SR-60000 / Mercury SR 60000LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo | LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1959 | UK | Mercury CMS 18001LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Mercury MPM 101110", Mono · Mono | 10", Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Rhapsodero6:55
- A2My Hopeful Heart (Yo Nada Puedo Hacer)2:00
- A3Cordoba4:10
- A4Yours (Quiereme Mucho)3:31
- A5Tropical Merengue2:25
- B1Maria-La-O (Maria My Own)3:47
- B2Caminito (Little Lane)2:16
- B3La Comparsa3:32
- B4I Won't Stand In Your Way (Me Has Dejado)2:08
- B5Love And The World Loves With You (Amor Que Bonito)1:48
- B6Del Prado2:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Havana In Hi-Fi are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Havana In Hi-Fi are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1957 and 1959.
When was Havana In Hi-Fi first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, UK, France. One of them is Mercury MG 20296.
How do I tell if my copy of Havana In Hi-Fi is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG 20296, MG-20296, MPL 6533, 160 000) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Havana In Hi-Fi 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.