US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG-20832
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 20832A M1A-side runout, stamped
MG 20832B M1B-side runout, stamped
Vinyl pressings
Cugi's Cocktails
by Xavier Cugat And His Orchestra · 1963
16 pressings6 countriesSpace-AgeEasy ListeningJazzLatin
Cugi's Cocktails was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Cugi's Cocktails
8 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 4 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60832
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20832Mercury MG-20832
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 20832A M1Side A runout, stamped
MG 20832A M1Side B runout, stamped
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Mercury International SMWL 21014Mercury SMWL 21014
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 20 004 MCLMercury 125 342 MCL
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG-20832(C)
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Canada | Mercury MG-20832(C)First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Netherlands | Mercury 125 342 MCLFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Netherlands | Mercury 135 342 MCYFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | Mercury International SMWL 21014 / Mercury SMWL 21014First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | Mercury 20 004 MCL / Mercury 125 342 MCLFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Mercury MG-20832First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Mercury SR 60832First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Mercury MG 20832 / Mercury MG-20832First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1964 | Spain | Mercury Records 1350342 MCYLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Canada | Mercury International 134 526 / Mercury 134 526LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Mercury International 134 526 MFY / Mercury 134 526 MFYLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Spain | Mercury 63 38 220LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Mercury SM-7127LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury 6810 258LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury 135 342 MCYLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Mercury 20004 SMCL / Mercury 135 342 MCYLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Cuba Libre2:35
- A2One Mint Julep3:00
- A3Old-Fashioned3:18
- A4Daiquiri2:52
- A5Cocktails For Two3:04
- A6Rum And Coca-Cola2:33
- B1Cugi's Cocktail2:27
- B2Grasshopper2:33
- B3Blue Champagne2:15
- B4Zombie2:28
- B5Manhattan2:18
- B6Singapore Sling2:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cugi's Cocktails are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Cugi's Cocktails are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1963 and 1973.
When was Cugi's Cocktails first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Canada, Netherlands. One of them is Mercury MG-20832.
How do I tell if my copy of Cugi's Cocktails is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG-20832, SR 60832, MG 20832, SMWL 21014) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG 20832A M1 and MG 20832B M1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cugi's Cocktails 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.
