US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Soul Power SP-111
- Format
- 7" · Green Labels
- Runout / matrix
SL-2142
SL-2143
African Music MachineTropical / A Girl In France
Vinyl pressings
Tropical / A Girl In France
by African Music Machine · 1972
10 pressings2 countriesFunkFunk / Soul
Tropical / A Girl In France was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Tropical / A Girl In France
6 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year. 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Soul Power SP-111
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Yellow Labels
- Runout / matrix
SL-2142Label Side A
SL-2143Label Side B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Soul Power SP-111
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Pink Labels
- Runout / matrix
SL-2142 [mark] M HC △87556-1A-Side Runout Etching
SL-2143 [mark] M HC △87556-2B-Side Runout Etching
SL-2142A-Side Label
SL-2143B-Side Label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Soul Power SP-111
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Orange Labels
- Runout / matrix
SL-2142 MHcSide A Runout
SL-2143 MHcSide B Runout
SL-2142Label Side A
SL-2143Label Side B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Soul Power SP-111
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Pink Labels
- Runout / matrix
SL-2142 M HCA-Side Runout
SL-2143 M HCB-Side Runout
SL-2142A-Side Label
SL-2143B-Side Label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Soul Power SP-111
- Format
- 7", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Soul Power SP-111First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Soul Power SP-111First year7" | 7" |
| 1972 | US | Soul Power SP-111First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | US | Soul Power SP-111First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1972 | US | Soul Power SP-111First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | US | Soul Power SP-111First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | US | Soul Power SP-1117", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | UK | Contempo CR 137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | Contempo CR 137", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Soul Power U-413037", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ATropical2:20
- BA Girl In France2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tropical / A Girl In France are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Tropical / A Girl In France are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Tropical / A Girl In France first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US. One of them is Soul Power SP-111.
How do I tell if my copy of Tropical / A Girl In France is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-111) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SL-2142 and SL-2143. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tropical / A Girl In France 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.