US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74799
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7-10492Side A Label
7-10493Side B Label
Xavier Cugat And His OrchestraBang Bang
Vinyl pressings
Bang Bang
by Xavier Cugat And His Orchestra · 1966
13 pressings7 countriesLatin JazzEasy ListeningCha-ChaMambo
Bang Bang 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 Bang Bang
10 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 5 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 4799
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG10492TI 1Mould etched side 1
MG10493TI 1Mould etched side 2
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74799
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7 10492 2 2Side A Runout
7 10493 2 2Side B Runout
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 4799
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74799
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
Australia
1966- Label and catalog number
- Festival Records SDL-932,110
- 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Festival Records SDL-932,110First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | Decca DL 4799First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Decca DL 74799First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Festival Records DL-32,110First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Decca DL 74799First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Decca DL 4799First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Decca DL 4799First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | US | Decca DL 74799First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Decca DL 74799First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1966 | Venezuela | Decca DL 74799First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | Brunswick LAT 8667LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | Brunswick STA 8667LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Mexico | Decca DL 4799LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Theme From "Zorba The Greek"2:11
- A2Bang Bang2:29
- A3Moon Over Naples (Spanish Eyes)2:50
- A4La Playa (Aruba) (La Plage)2:45
- A5Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars (Corcovado)2:55
- A6Concrete And Clay2:11
- B1These Boots Are Made For Walkin'2:46
- B2The Joker (From "The Roar Of the Greasepaint")2:09
- B3Call Me2:30
- B4The Phoenix Love Theme (Senza Fine) (From the film "The Flight Of the Phoenix")2:39
- B5Almost There2:36
- B6Charade (From The Stanley Donen Production "Charade"-A Universal Release)2:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bang Bang are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Bang Bang are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1966 and 1967.
When was Bang Bang first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and more. One of them is Decca DL 74799.
How do I tell if my copy of Bang Bang is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 74799, DL 4799, SDL-932,110, DL-32,110) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7-10492 and 7-10493. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bang Bang 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.
