France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Formule 1 8.004Carrere 8004
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
American EaglesKokka / Tonk
Vinyl pressings
Kokka / Tonk
by American Eagles · 1977
11 pressings9 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Kokka / Tonk was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Kokka / Tonk
7 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 5 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.
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Formule 1 49.319Formule 1 49 319
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
49.319/1Center label, A-side
49.319/2Center label, B-side
Austria
1977- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 2044 107
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2044 107 S 1 320 24 Made in Austria 1.2Runout side A
2044 107 S 2 320 24 Made in Austria 1.2Runout side B
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CA-007
- Format
- 12"
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CA-11315
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
C-782-13-2 G LA-side etched runout
C- 782-14 G LB-side etched runout
(C-782-13)A-side label matrix
(C-782-14)B-side label matrix
Greece
1977- Label and catalog number
- Music-Box MB 10048
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
49319 ASide A
49319 BSide B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Austria | Carrere 2044 107First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | Carrere CA-007First year12" | 12" |
| 1977 | Canada | Carrere CA-11315First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | France | Formule 1 8.004 / Carrere 8004First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1977 | France | Formule 1 49.319 / Formule 1 49 319First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Greece | Music-Box MB 10048First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | Madagascar | Formule 1 49 319 / Disques Carrere 49 319First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Brazil | Carrere TDM-406 / Top Tape TDM-40612", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Turkey | Max 0767", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Germany | Carrere 2044 1077", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Spain | Reflejo 10 C 006-062431 / Reflejo 10 C006-062.4317", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AKokka «Amore, Amore»7:35
- BTonk3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Kokka / Tonk are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Kokka / Tonk are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1977 and 1979.
When was Kokka / Tonk first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in France, Austria, Canada, Greece and more. One of them is Formule 1 8.004.
How do I tell if my copy of Kokka / Tonk is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8.004, 49.319, 2044 107, CA-007) 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 Kokka / Tonk 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.