Netherlands
1976- Label and catalog number
- CNR 657.530
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
657.530-ALabel side A
657.530-BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Aloha Playa Blanca
by Afric Simone · 1976
18 pressings14 countriesDiscoElectronic
Aloha Playa Blanca was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Aloha Playa Blanca
13 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 11 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.
Germany
November 1976- Label and catalog number
- Hansa International 27 917 IT
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Austria
1976- Label and catalog number
- Hansa Record 27 917 IT
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
27917 A - 1 / 76 SSeite 1
27917 B - 1 / 76 SSeite 2
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 80262
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
7610-DB-2357Side A
7610-DB-2358Side B
7610-DB-2357 SNB
7610-DB-2358 SNB
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 80262
- Format
- LP, Album
Colombia
1976- Label and catalog number
- Orbe OBS-E 25060
- Format
- LP, 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.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Austria | Hansa Record 27 917 ITFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Canada | Barclay 80262First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | Barclay 80262First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Colombia | Orbe OBS-E 25060First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Finland | Philips 6316 091First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | France | Barclay 930.011 / Barclay 930 011First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | France | Barclay 930 011LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1976 | Greece | Epic EPC 81830First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Italy | Barclay BRCLP 60056First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Netherlands | CNR 657.530First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Scandinavia | Philips 6316 091First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Scandinavia | Philips 6316 091First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Turkey | Z E.K.M. 7021First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | Hansa International 27 917 ITFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Spain | Poplandia PS-30.132LP, Promo, Album · Promo | LP, Promo, Album · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Israel | Hansa International SI 31112LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Venezuela | BASF 20217LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Playa Blanca3:13
- A2Gorilla Baby3:05
- A3Limbo Love3:11
- A4Que Pasa Mombasa3:14
- A5Mirabel3:09
- A6Banana Joe2:55
- B1Aloha Wamayeh3:07
- B2Mana - Mana - Chico2:43
- B3Marabu2:19
- B4Al Capone2:46
- B5African Baby Face2:43
- B6Tucanara (African Opera)3:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Aloha Playa Blanca are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Aloha Playa Blanca are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1976 and 1978.
When was Aloha Playa Blanca first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Canada and more. One of them is CNR 657.530.
How do I tell if my copy of Aloha Playa Blanca is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 657.530, 27 917 IT, 80262, OBS-E 25060) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 657.530-A and 657.530-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Aloha Playa Blanca 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.
