US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Mercury EP-1-3007
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
EP 1 3007 A 2FSide A code
EP 1 3007 B 1FSide A code
Xavier Cugat And His OrchestraDance With Cugat
Vinyl pressings
Dance With Cugat
by Xavier Cugat And His Orchestra · 1955
10 pressings6 countriesLatin JazzEasy ListeningMamboCha-Cha
Dance With Cugat 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 Dance With Cugat
4 pressings came out in 1955, the album's first year, in 3 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
1955- Label and catalog number
- Mercury EP-1-3007
- Format
- 7", EP · Black Label
South Africa
1955- Label and catalog number
- Mercury EP-1-3007
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
EP-1-3007A 2FSide A matrix
EP-1-3007B 1FSide B matrix
Sweden
1955- Label and catalog number
- Mercury EP-1-3007
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
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.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | South Africa | Mercury EP-1-3007First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1955 | Sweden | Mercury EP-1-3007First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1955 | US | Mercury EP-1-3007First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1955 | US | Mercury EP-1-3007First year7", EP | 7", EP |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Austria | Austroton 45-MEP-30077", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | France | Mercury MEP 140297", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | France | Mercury MEP 140297", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Italy | Mercury EP-1-30077", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Italy | Mercury EP-1-3007 / Music EP-1-30077", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Italy | Mercury EP-1-30077", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1Blue Tango
- A2Siboney
- B1Babalu
- B2Chiu Chiu
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dance With Cugat are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Dance With Cugat are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Dance With Cugat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, South Africa, Sweden. One of them is Mercury EP-1-3007.
How do I tell if my copy of Dance With Cugat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EP-1-3007) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EP 1 3007 A 2F and EP 1 3007 B 1F. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dance With Cugat 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.
