US
1949- Label and catalog number
- London Records LPB 60London Records LPB.2508
- Format
- LP, 10", Mono
- Runout / matrix
DRL 52-4 B CT PA stamped
DRL 53-1 U CT 1B stamped
DRL.52A label
DRL.53B label
Stanley Black & His OrchestraLatin Rhythms
Vinyl pressings
Latin Rhythms
by Stanley Black & His Orchestra · 1949
12 pressings5 countriesLatin
Latin Rhythms was first pressed on vinyl in 1949. 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 Latin Rhythms
2 pressings came out in 1949, 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.
US
1949- Label and catalog number
- London Records LB 60London Records LB.60
- Format
- LP, 10", Mono
- Runout / matrix
CA DRL 52-3A UC N CT 2Side A runout stamped (N / 2 are mirrored)
DR53-5A UU N CTSide B runout stamped (N is mirrored)
(DRL.52)Side A label matrix
(DRL.53)Side B label matrix
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.
1940s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | US | London Records LPB 60 / London Records LPB.2508First yearLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1949 | US | London Records LB 60 / London Records LB.60First yearLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | UK | Decca LF 1007LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1950 | UK | Decca LF 1007 / Decca LF.1007LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1950 | US | London Records lpb 60LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1951 | Germany | Decca LF 1007LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | London Records LLM 16.302LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| ? | Brazil | London Records LLS 1000LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| ? | Germany | Decca LF 100710", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Decca LF 100710", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | London Records LPB.2508LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| ? | US | London Records LPB-250810", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album |
Tracklist
- A1The Breeze And I
- A2Rumbah Tumbah
- A3Rustic Samba
- A4Linda Chilena
- B1Adios
- B2La Mulata Rumbera
- B3Canto De Ausencia
- B4Condena
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Latin Rhythms are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Latin Rhythms are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1949 and 1951.
When was Latin Rhythms first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1949, in US. One of them is London Records LPB 60.
How do I tell if my copy of Latin Rhythms is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPB 60, LB 60) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DRL 52-4 B CT P and DRL 53-1 U CT 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Latin 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.
