US
June 6, 1941- Label and catalog number
- Victor P 67
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album · Camden Pressing
Xavier Cugat And His OrchestraRumbas
Vinyl pressings
Rumbas
by Xavier Cugat And His Orchestra · 1941
18 pressings6 countriesEasy ListeningBig BandLatin JazzAfro-Cuban
Rumbas was first pressed on vinyl in 1941. 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 Rumbas
3 pressings came out in 1941, 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.
US
June 6, 1941- Label and catalog number
- Victor P 67
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P 67-1Side A label
P 67-2Side B label
P 67-3Side C label
P 67-4Side D label
Canada
1941- Label and catalog number
- Victor P 67
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | Canada | Victor P 67First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1941 | US | Victor P 67Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Repress |
| 1941 | US | Victor P 67First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1941 | US | Victor P 67First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1943 | US | Victor P 67Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Repress |
| 1943 | US | Victor P 67Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Repress |
| 1946 | US | RCA Victor P 67Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 1947 | US | RCA Victor P 67Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 1947 | US | RCA Victor P 67Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Reissue |
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | US | RCA Victor LPT 8LP, 10", Album, Reissue | LP, 10", Album, Reissue |
| 1951 | US | RCA Victor WPT 137", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue |
| 1952 | Chile | RCA Victor EPBT 3021 / RCA Victor EPBT-30217", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1952 | France | La Voix De Son Maître FFLP1001LP, 10", Album, Repress | LP, 10", Album, Repress |
| 1952 | France | La Voix De Son Maître FFLP 1001LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1952 | France | La Voix De Son Maître FFLP 1001LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1952 | US | RCA Victor EPBT 3021 / RCA Victor EPBT-30217", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone QFLP 4004LP, 10", Album, Reissue | LP, 10", Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | RCA Victor BKL 3031LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
Tracklist
- AMy Shawl
- BLa Bomba
- CThe Lady In Red
- DEstrellita
- EGreen Eyes
- FPerdón
- GSiboney
- HHavana's Calling Me
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rumbas are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Rumbas are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1941 and 1954.
When was Rumbas first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1941, in US, Canada. One of them is Victor P 67, released June 6, 1941.
How do I tell if my copy of Rumbas is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use P 67) 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 Rumbas 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.
