US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Tico Records LP 1001Tico Records TR-LP-1001
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
TRLP 1001ASide A runout, stamped
TRLP 1001B 2Side B runout, stamped
Tito Puente And His OrchestraMamborama
Vinyl pressings
Mamborama
by Tito Puente And His Orchestra · 1955
10 pressings4 countriesCha-ChaMamboLatin JazzJazz
Mamborama was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Mamborama
2 pressings came out in 1955, 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
1955- Label and catalog number
- Tico Records LP 1001Tico Records TR-LP-1001
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
TRLP 1001ASide A runout, stamped
TRLP 1001BSide 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | US | Tico Records LP 1001 / Tico Records TR-LP-1001First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Tico Records LP 1001 / Tico Records TR-LP-1001First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Japan | Tico Records LPM-57 / Tico Records TR-LP-1001LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Japan | Tico Records VS 1417LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1984 | Japan | Tico Records VS 1417LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1988 | Spain | Palladium Latin Jazz & Dance Records PLP-100LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Sinter SLP-3708 / Tico Records SLP-3708LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Tico Records LP 1001 / Tico Records TR-LP-1001LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Tico Records LP-1001LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Tico Records LP 1001 / Tico Records TR-LP-1001LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Mambo Tipico
- A2Mambo Inn
- A3Mambolino
- A4Mambo Rumbon
- A5Mambo Rama
- A6Mambo Lenko
- B1Ran Kan Kan
- B2Mambo With Me
- B3Mambo Gallego
- B4Que Lindo El Mambo
- B5Mambiando
- B6Titoro
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mamborama are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Mamborama are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1955 and 1988.
When was Mamborama first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US. One of them is Tico Records LP 1001.
How do I tell if my copy of Mamborama is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP 1001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TRLP 1001A and TRLP 1001B 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mamborama 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.
