Netherlands
1954- Label and catalog number
- Philips 429 012 BE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AA429012-1E-3 I□Runout A-side
AA429012-2E-4 I□Runout B-side
AA 429 012.1 ELabel A-side
AA 429 012.2 ELabel B-side
Xavier Cugat And His OrchestraMambo No. 8
Vinyl pressings
Mambo No. 8
by Xavier Cugat And His Orchestra · 1954
13 pressings6 countriesMamboLatin
Mambo No. 8 was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 No. 8
3 pressings came out in 1954, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Netherlands
1954- Label and catalog number
- Philips 429 012 BE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
Spain
1954- Label and catalog number
- Philips 429 012 BE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
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.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Netherlands | Philips 429 012 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | Netherlands | Philips 429 012 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | Spain | Philips 429 012 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | Italy | Philips 429 012 BE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1955 | Italy | Philips 429 012 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1956 | Italy | Philips 429 012 BE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | Spain | Philips 429 012 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Finland | Philips 429 012 BE7", EP, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Finland | Philips 429 012 BE7", EP, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Philips 429.012 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Philips 429.012 BE / Philips 429 012 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 429 012 BE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Scandinavia | Philips 429 012 BE7", EP, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Mambo No. 8
- A2Mambo Ay Ay Ay
- B1Anything Can Happen-Mambo
- B2Los Timbales
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mambo No. 8 are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Mambo No. 8 are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1954 and 1958.
When was Mambo No. 8 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in Netherlands, Spain. One of them is Philips 429 012 BE.
How do I tell if my copy of Mambo No. 8 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 429 012 BE) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA429012-1E-3 I□ and AA429012-2E-4 I□. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mambo No. 8 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.
