US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Seeco CELP 426
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
S̶C̶L̶P̶-̶9̶1̶4̶8̶-̶A̶ MP-102 8-30-60Side A runout
S̶C̶L̶P̶-̶9̶1̶4̶8̶-̶B̶ MP-103 8-30-60Side B runout
MP 102Side A label
MP 103Side B label
Silvestre Mendez Y Su OrquestaOriza (Afro-Cuban Rhythms)
Vinyl pressings
Oriza (Afro-Cuban Rhythms)
by Silvestre Mendez Y Su Orquesta · 1960
14 pressings4 countriesMerengueAfro-Cuban JazzGuaguancóRumba
Oriza (Afro-Cuban Rhythms) was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Oriza (Afro-Cuban Rhythms)
2 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Chile
1960- Label and catalog number
- Seeco 843 201
- 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Chile | Seeco 843 201First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Seeco CELP 426First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1960 | US | Bronjo BR 1110LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | France | Seeco SCLP 9314LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Mexico | Seeco 1652LP | LP |
| ? | US | Seeco CELP 426LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Seeco SCLP 9314 / Seeco 9314LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | US | Bronjo BR 111LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Seeco SCLP 9314 / Seeco 9314LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Seeco CELP 4260LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Seeco CELP 426LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Seeco CELP 4260LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Seeco CELP 426LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | Seeco 9314 / Seeco SCLP-9314LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Nueva Oriza2:40
- A2Ven Fransciso2:35
- A3Malambo2:20
- A4Cabiosele Chango2:27
- A5Obanlaese3:15
- A6La Tumba Soy Yo2:43
- B1A Bailar Oriza2:18
- B2No Vayas A La Rumba2:20
- B3Baba2:46
- B4Ye Ma Ya2:47
- B5Africa2:52
- B6Laye Laye2:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Oriza (Afro-Cuban Rhythms) are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Oriza (Afro-Cuban Rhythms) are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1960 and 1975.
When was Oriza (Afro-Cuban Rhythms) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, Chile. One of them is Seeco CELP 426.
How do I tell if my copy of Oriza (Afro-Cuban Rhythms) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CELP 426, 843 201) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S̶C̶L̶P̶-̶9̶1̶4̶8̶-̶A̶ MP-102 8-30-60 and S̶C̶L̶P̶-̶9̶1̶4̶8̶-̶B̶ MP-103 8-30-60. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Oriza (Afro-Cuban Rhythms) 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.