US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20888
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Xavier Cugat And His OrchestraCugat Caricatures
Vinyl pressings
Cugat Caricatures
by Xavier Cugat And His Orchestra · 1964
13 pressings7 countriesSpace-AgeEasy ListeningMamboCha-Cha
Cugat Caricatures was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Cugat Caricatures
9 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 6 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60888
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 60888-A-M1 RKSide A, everything is printed except the letters "RK" which are scratched
SR 60888-B-M1 RK 1Side A, everything is printed except the letters "RK 1" which are scratched
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 20013 MCLMercury 125 906 MCL
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 20013 SMCLMercury 135 906 MCY
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
135906 1YX 1 // 420Runout side A, stamped
135906 2YX 1 // 420Runout side B, stamped
135 906 1YLabel side A
135 906 2YLabel side B
Canada
1964- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG-20888(C)
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Canada
1964- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60888
- 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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Canada | Mercury MG-20888(C)First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | Mercury SR 60888First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Netherlands | Mercury 135 906 MCYFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | South Africa | Mercury SR 6001 / Mercury MLY 135-906First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Spain | Mercury 135 906 MCYFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | UK | Mercury 20013 MCL / Mercury 125 906 MCLFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Mercury 20013 SMCL / Mercury 135 906 MCYFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Mercury MG 20888First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Mercury SR 60888First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Fontana SFL 13156 / Fontana 701 845 WPYLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Fontana 701 845 WPYLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury 125 906 MCLLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Mercury MG 20888LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Fly Me To The Moon2:40
- A2Night Train2:53
- A3Vanessa2:07
- A4My Funny Valentine2:18
- A5Green Eyes2:32
- A6Smoke Gets In Your Eyes2:27
- B1Desafinado2:42
- B2Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini2:13
- B3The Continental2:14
- B4Papa Loves Mambo2:17
- B5I've Got The World On A String2:32
- B6Witchcraft2:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cugat Caricatures are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Cugat Caricatures are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1964 and 1969.
When was Cugat Caricatures first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Canada, Netherlands and more. One of them is Mercury MG 20888.
How do I tell if my copy of Cugat Caricatures is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG 20888, SR 60888, 20013 MCL, 20013 SMCL) 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 Cugat Caricatures 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.
