US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 1-564
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
F1-564-D1#2 [lathe]Side A Runout
F2-564-D1#2 [lathe]Side B Runout
F1-564A-Side Label
F2-564B-Side Label
Yma SumacMambo! (Part 1)
Vinyl pressings
Mambo! (Part 1)
by Yma Sumac · 1954
16 pressings9 countriesEasy ListeningVocalFolkMambo
Mambo! (Part 1) 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! (Part 1)
10 pressings came out in 1954, the album's first year, in 6 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.
UK
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP.1 - 564
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM
Canada
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 1-564
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
F1-564-D1Side A Runout
F2-564-D1Side B Runout
F1-564A-Side Label
F2-564B-Side Label
France
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 1 - 564
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
France
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 1 - 564
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
France
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EAP 1 - 564
- 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 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Canada | Capitol Records EAP 1-564First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | France | Capitol Records EAP 1 - 564First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1954 | France | Capitol Records EAP 1 - 564First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1954 | France | Capitol Records EAP 1 - 564First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1954 | France | Capitol Records EAP 1-564 / Capitol Records EAP 1 - 564First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1954 | France | Capitol Records EAP 1 - 564First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1954 | Italy | Capitol Records EAP 1-564First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1954 | Netherlands | Capitol Records EAP 1-564First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1954 | UK | Capitol Records EAP.1 - 564First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Capitol Records EAP 1-564First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1956 | Spain | Capitol Records EAP 1-5647", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Germany | Capitol Records EAP-1-5647", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Germany | Capitol Records EAP-1-564 / Capitol Records K-405907", 45 RPM, EP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records EAP 1-5647", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records EAP 1-5647", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records EAP 1-564 / Capitol Records EAP 1 5647", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Bo Mambo
- A2Taki Rari
- B1Gopher
- B2Chicken Talk
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mambo! (Part 1) are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Mambo! (Part 1) are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1954 and 1957.
When was Mambo! (Part 1) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Capitol Records EAP 1-564.
How do I tell if my copy of Mambo! (Part 1) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EAP 1-564, EAP.1 - 564, EAP 1 - 564) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, F1-564-D1#2 [lathe] and F2-564-D1#2 [lathe]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mambo! (Part 1) 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.
