Italy
1992- Label and catalog number
- DFC DFC 099
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label
Afrika BambaataaFunky Heroes
Vinyl pressings
Funky Heroes
by Afrika Bambaataa · 1992
12 pressings6 countriesHouseElectronic
Funky Heroes was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 Funky Heroes
5 pressings came out in 1992, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Italy
1992- Label and catalog number
- DFC DFC 099
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Benelux
1992- Label and catalog number
- Bounce Records BOD 128461
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
BOP 128461-A-Runout side A
BOP 128461-B-Runout side B
Germany
1992- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Music ZYX 6909-12
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
ZYX 6909 - 12 A SSTSide 1
ZYX 6909 - 12 B SSTSide 2
Germany
1992- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Music ZYX 6909-12
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
ZYX 6909 - 12 A SSTSide 1
ZYX 6909 - 12 B SSTSide 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Benelux | Bounce Records BOD 128461First year12" | 12" |
| 1992 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 6909-12First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 6909-12First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | Italy | DFC DFC 099First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | Italy | DFC DFC 099First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
2000s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | France | Black Station 015 277-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 2002 | Belgium | Bonzai Records BR-2002-17512" | 12" |
| 2002 | Italy | Mantra Vibes MTR 211712", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2002 | Italy | Mantra Vibes MTR 210412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2002 | UK | Acetate Ltd ACE016R12" | 12" |
| 2002 | UK | Acetate Ltd ACE01612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Mantra Vibes MTR 210012", White Label | 12", White Label |
Tracklist
- A1Funky Heroes (Funky Club Mix)7:50
- A2Funky Heroes (Funkappella Mix)2:40
- B1Funky Heroes (Funkadelic Mix)5:20
- B2Thunderfunk (Underground Mix)7:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Funky Heroes are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Funky Heroes are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1992 and 2002.
When was Funky Heroes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in Italy, Benelux, Germany. One of them is DFC DFC 099.
How do I tell if my copy of Funky Heroes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DFC 099, DFC 099, BOD 128461, ZYX 6909-12) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Funky Heroes 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.
