Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass – S.R.O. (LP, Album, Mono, 1966, A&M Records A&M LP 119)

Why This Record Matters
S.R.O. captures Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass at the height of their mid-1960s popularity, blending mariachi influences, jazz-pop arrangements, and light orchestral production into one of the defining easy listening sounds of the era. The album reflects the sophisticated yet accessible instrumental style that helped make the group one of the decade’s biggest crossover acts.

Collector Note
1966 US mono pressing on A&M Records. Original mono Tijuana Brass albums continue to attract collectors of vintage lounge, bachelor-pad jazz, and mid-century pop instrumentation.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG with moderate surface wear, strong player copy
Sleeve: VG with moderate shelf and edge wear

Technical Details
Format: LP, Album, Mono
Label: A&M Records – A&M LP 119, A&M Records – A&M 119, A&M Records – LP-119
Country: US
Released: 1966
Genre: Jazz, Latin
Style: Mariachi, Latin Jazz

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist

Side A
A1 Our Day Will Come 2:21
A2 Mexican Road Race 2:30
A3 I Will Wait For You 3:15
A4 Bean Bag 1:58
A5 The Wall Street Rag 2:25
A6 The Work Song 2:10

Side B
B1 Mame 2:08
B2 Blue Sunday 2:49
B3 Don't Go Breaking My Heart 2:38
B4 For Carlos 2:46
B5 Freight Train Joe 2:37
B6 Flamingo 2:25

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective outer sleeve.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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