US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy 3373
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
The Mongo Santamaria OrchestraMongo's Greatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Mongo's Greatest Hits
by The Mongo Santamaria Orchestra · 1966
11 pressings3 countriesAfro-CubanLatin
Mongo's Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Mongo's Greatest Hits
3 pressings came out in 1966, 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy 8373
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Hollywood Press
- Runout / matrix
F - 2541 HSide A
F - 2542 HSide B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy 3373
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Deep Groove
- Runout / matrix
F.2539 HSide A runout, stamped
F.2540 HSide B runout, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | US | Fantasy 3373First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Fantasy 3373First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | US | Fantasy 8373First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | France | America Records AM 6090LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | America Records 30 AM 6090 / America Records 6090LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Germany | Fantasy MPF-4529LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Fantasy MPF-4529LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Fantasy MPF-4529LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Fantasy 8373 / Fantasy F-8373LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Fantasy 8373 / Fantasy F-8373LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Fantasy 8373LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Afro Blue3:55
- A2Mi Novia2:50
- A3Linda Guajira3:06
- A4Pito Pito2:43
- A5Mazacote10:38
- B1Para-Ti3:01
- B2Manteca5:20
- B3Sabroso3:40
- B4Conga Pa Gozar4:00
- B5Federico3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mongo's Greatest Hits are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Mongo's Greatest Hits are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1966 and 1987.
When was Mongo's Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US. One of them is Fantasy 3373.
How do I tell if my copy of Mongo's Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3373, 8373) 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 Mongo's Greatest Hits 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.