US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Emergency Records EMDS 6543
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Alec KhaoliYou Are The One (Bambo Wangu)
Vinyl pressings
You Are The One (Bambo Wangu)
by Alec Khaoli · 1984
13 pressings6 countriesElectroDiscoElectronic
You Are The One (Bambo Wangu) was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 You Are The One (Bambo Wangu)
13 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 6 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.
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Emergency Records EMDS 6543
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Cooltempo COOLX 100
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 12 2814
- Format
- 12", Advance
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Cooltempo COOL 100
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
South Africa
April 30, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Gallo PD 2246
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | France | Polydor 881 338-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Italy | CGD INT 15137First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | South Africa | Gallo Records PD 2246First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | South Africa | Gallo XPD 2222First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | Spain | Chrysalis CHSC 2814First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Spain | Chrysalis CHS-2814First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Spain | Cooltempo CHS 2814First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Cooltempo COOLX 100First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 12 2814First year12", Advance | 12", Advance |
| 1984 | UK | Cooltempo COOL 100First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | US | Emergency Records EMDS 6543First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | US | Emergency Records EMDS 6543First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | South Africa | Gallo PD 2246First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AYou Are The One (Bambo Wangu)4:56
- BYou Are The One (Instrumental)5:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of You Are The One (Bambo Wangu) are there?
13 vinyl pressings of You Are The One (Bambo Wangu) are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was You Are The One (Bambo Wangu) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, UK, South Africa, France and more. One of them is Emergency Records EMDS 6543.
How do I tell if my copy of You Are The One (Bambo Wangu) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EMDS 6543, COOLX 100, CHS 12 2814, COOL 100) 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 You Are The One (Bambo Wangu) 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.