US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDA 362
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BDAS-362-ASide A label
BDAS-362-BSide B label
All DyrectionsSoul Makossa / On Top Of It
Vinyl pressings
Soul Makossa / On Top Of It
by All Dyrections · 1973
11 pressings8 countriesAfrobeatFree FunkFunkFunk / Soul
Soul Makossa / On Top Of It was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Soul Makossa / On Top Of It
11 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 8 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDA 362
- Format
- 7", Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BDAS-362-ASide A label
BDAS-362-BSide B label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDA 362
- Format
- 7", Promo, Mono, Stereo, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BDA 362 ASide A label
BDAS 362 ASide B label
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records 2011 178
- Format
- 7", Single, Stereo
Colombia
1973- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records 2011178
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Colombia
1973- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records 2011178
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Colombia | Buddah Records 2011178First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Colombia | Buddah Records 2011178First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Ecuador | Buddah Records 45-77503First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | France | Buddah Records 610 119 / Buddah Records 610119 JFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Germany | Buddah Records 2011 178First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Ghana | Polydor Records Limited (Ghana) 2011178First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | Italy | Buddah Records 2011 178First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Buddah Records 2011 178First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Buddah Records BDA 362First year7", Promo, Mono, Stereo, 45 RPM · Promo, Mono | 7", Promo, Mono, Stereo, 45 RPM · Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | US | Buddah Records BDA 362First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Buddah Records BDA 362First year7", Stereo | 7", Stereo |
Tracklist
- ASoul Makossa3:29
- BOn Top Of It3:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soul Makossa / On Top Of It are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Soul Makossa / On Top Of It are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Soul Makossa / On Top Of It first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, Colombia, Ecuador and more. One of them is Buddah Records BDA 362.
How do I tell if my copy of Soul Makossa / On Top Of It is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BDA 362, 2011 178, 2011178, 45-77503) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BDAS-362-A and BDAS-362-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Soul Makossa / On Top Of It 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.