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The Mariachi Brass – Hats Off
1966 · US · World Pacific Records · Vinyl LP Album Mono
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Pressing identification
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- Matrix / runout
- WP-1842 -1- SIDE1 ISP-1842-2-SIDE2 I
- Pressing Plant ID
- I
- Pressed By
- RCA Records Pressing Plant, Indianapolis
Specifications
- Artist
- The Mariachi Brass
- Genre
- Jazz
- Style
- Cool Jazz, Latin Jazz
- Year
- 1966
- Label
- World Pacific Records
- Catalog number
- WP-1842
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Happiness Is1:57
- A2Sure Gonna' Miss Her2:29
- A3Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)2:40
- A4The Phoenix Love Theme (Senza Fine)2:43
- A5These Boots Are Made For Walkin'2:54
- A6On The Street Where You Live2:04
- B1Armen's Theme2:32
- B2Spanish Harlem2:23
- B3Chiquita® Banana1:55
- B4When The Day Is All Done (Foy O)2:15
- B5You Baby2:38
- B6It's Too Late2:38
- Producer
- Richard Bock
- Engineer
- Bruce Botnick
- Arranged By
- George Tipton
- Arranged By
- Jack Nitzsche
- Photography By [Cover]
- Peter Whorf
- Photography By [Rear]
- John William Hardy
About this record
The RCA Records Pressing Plant in Indianapolis stamped this 1966 World Pacific mono pressing with the matrix WP-1842 -1- SIDE1 I on the A-side, a plant identifier that separates it from the left-aligned variation catalogued 7995641. Chet Baker's pairing with Mariachi Brass on a 12-track Latin jazz session remains scarce in the original pressing: only 39 copies are listed for sale across the market, yet 334 collectors own it against 66 who actively want one.
What drives its value
Condition drives the entire price structure on this Indianapolis pressing. A Mint copy commands 42.06 USD, while NM drops to 37.63 USD—a gap that reflects the rarity of unplayed stock.
The VG+ grade settles at 28.78 USD, VG at 19.92 USD, and G+ at 11.07 USD. The floor price of 2.08 USD signals that even Poor copies find buyers, though the median asking price across 39 active listings reflects dealer expectations well above that floor.
The 1966 World Pacific catalogue number WP-1842 and the RCA Indianapolis plant mark this as an original pressing rather than a later reissue, which anchors its value among collectors of Cool Jazz and Latin Jazz crossovers. The 26 community ratings average 3.96, indicating consistent collector regard despite the modest want-to-have ratio of 66 to 334.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number WP-1842 on the front cover and spine. The dead-wax runout should read WP-1842 -1- SIDE1 I on Side 1 and SP-1842-2-SIDE2 I on Side 2, both stamped at the RCA Records Pressing Plant in Indianapolis.
The label layout features the album title centered above the spindle hole with artist names printed directly below the center hole—this centered configuration distinguishes it from the left-aligned variant. The mono format and 12-track sequence (no barcode present on original 1966 stock) confirm authenticity.
Grade by examining the vinyl surface under bright light for hairline marks and the jacket for foxing or seam splits; the price differential from 42.06 USD (Mint) to 19.92 USD (VG) reflects how even minor surface wear impacts market value on this title.
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Release notes
Centered track listing, album title above the spindle hole, artists printed below the center hole. Left-aligned variation of the mono version can be found here: 7995641
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
What is the pressing plant for this 1966 World Pacific release?
The RCA Records Pressing Plant in Indianapolis manufactured this pressing, as indicated by the matrix runout WP-1842 -1- SIDE1 I on Side 1 and SP-1842-2-SIDE2 I on Side 2.
How much is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ graded copy is valued at 28.78 USD. This estimate reflects market data as of the guide's publication date and assumes the vinyl surface shows light play wear with no audible distortion.
What distinguishes this pressing from the left-aligned variation?
This centered version positions the album title above the spindle hole and prints artist names below the center hole. The left-aligned variation is catalogued separately as 7995641 and represents a different label layout on the same mono recording.
How many copies are currently for sale?
39 copies are listed across the market at the time of this snapshot. The lowest asking price is 2.08 USD, though most dealer listings reflect higher expectations aligned with the VG to VG+ range.
What is the price range from Mint to VG condition?
A Mint copy is priced at 42.06 USD, while a VG copy is valued at 19.92 USD. This spread reflects collector preference for unplayed original pressings and the sensitivity of early 1966 vinyl to surface degradation over decades.