US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 5309
- Format
- LP, 10", Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG196212Side A Runout Stamped
MG196312Side B Runout Stamped
MG 1962Side A Label
MG 1963Side B Label
Sonny Burke And His OrchestraMambo Jambo
Vinyl pressings
Mambo Jambo
by Sonny Burke And His Orchestra · 1951
10 pressings5 countriesMamboLatin
Mambo Jambo was first pressed on vinyl in 1951. 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 Jambo
5 pressings came out in 1951, 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.
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-27427
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-190
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
45-L 5447Side A label
45-L 5553★Side B label
45-L 5883Side C label
45-L 5882★Side D label
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-190
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
45-L 5447Side A label
45-L 5553★Side B label
45-L 5883Side C label
45-L 5882★Side D label
France
1951- Label and catalog number
- Decca AM 233009
- Format
- LP, 10", Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG1962T1Side A Runout Stamped
MG1963T2Side B Runout Stamped
MG 1962Side A Label
MG 1963Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | France | Decca AM 233009First yearLP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1951 | US | Decca DL 5309First yearLP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1951 | US | Decca 9-27427First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Decca 9-190First year7", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set | 7", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set |
| 1951 | US | Decca 9-190First year7", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set | 7", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set |
| 1954 | US | Decca ED 6187", 45 RPM, Album, EP | 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Festival Records FR10-813LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| ? | Brazil | Decca LTN-2710", Album, Mono · Mono | 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Brunswick LA.8546LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Decca BML 854610", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Mono · Mono | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Mambo Jambo
- A2More Mambo Jambo
- A3Mambo Number Five
- A4Jing-A-Ling Jing-A-Ling Mambo
- B1Koo Koo Mambo
- B2Little Bud Mambo (Capullito De Aleli)
- B3Mamboogie
- B4El Choclo Mambo
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mambo Jambo are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Mambo Jambo are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1951 and 1954.
When was Mambo Jambo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1951, in US, France. One of them is Decca DL 5309.
How do I tell if my copy of Mambo Jambo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 5309, 9-27427, 9-190, AM 233009) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG196212 and MG196312. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.