US
July 18, 1952- Label and catalog number
- Columbia B-304Columbia B 304
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP
Xavier Cugat And His OrchestraMambo At The Waldorf
Vinyl pressings
Mambo At The Waldorf
by Xavier Cugat And His Orchestra · 1952
14 pressings7 countriesLatin JazzBig BandMamboEasy Listening
Mambo At The Waldorf was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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 Mambo At The Waldorf
3 pressings came out in 1952, 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
July 18, 1952- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 6213
- Format
- LP, 10", Album
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Columbia B-304Columbia B 304
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | US | Columbia B-304 / Columbia B 304First year7", 45 RPM, Album | 7", 45 RPM, Album |
| 1952 | US | Columbia B-304 / Columbia B 304First year7", 45 RPM, Album, EP | 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP |
| 1952 | US | Columbia CL 6213First yearLP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1954 | France | Columbia FP 1041 / Columbia 33 FP 1041LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1955 | Brazil | Columbia LPCB 26017LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1955 | Brazil | Columbia LPCB-31105LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | Canada | Columbia CL 732LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | Italy | Columbia 33 QS 6051 / Columbia 33 - QS 6051LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| 1955 | Italy | Columbia 33 QS 6051 / Columbia 33 - QS 6051LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| 1955 | South Africa | Columbia 33JS 1061LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1955 | UK | Columbia LP.9501LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1955 | US | Columbia CL 732LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Columbia B-7327", 45 RPM, Album, EP | 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP |
| 1955 | UK | Columbia 33S 1061LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Mambo At The Waldorf
- A2Cuca
- A3Yo Quiero Un Mambo
- A4The Peanut Vendor
- B1Mambo O.K.
- B2Mondongo
- B3Mambo Gallego
- B4Jamay
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mambo At The Waldorf are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Mambo At The Waldorf are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1952 and 1955.
When was Mambo At The Waldorf first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in US. One of them is Columbia B-304, released July 18, 1952.
How do I tell if my copy of Mambo At The Waldorf is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use B-304, CL 6213) 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 Mambo At The Waldorf 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.
