Australia
1991- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 8663271
- Format
- 12"
Angélique KidjoWé-Wé
Vinyl pressings
Wé-Wé
by Angélique Kidjo · 1991
12 pressings5 countriesTribalSynth-popElectronicLatin
Wé-Wé was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Wé-Wé
5 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- Mango 12 MNG 796
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
France
1991- Label and catalog number
- Mango 868 953-1
- Format
- 12"
France
1991- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 114 995
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1991- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 114995
- Format
- 7"
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.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Australia | Island Records 8663271First year12" | 12" |
| 1991 | Europe | Mango 12 MNG 796First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | France | Mango 868 953-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1991 | France | Island Records 114 995First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Germany | Island Records 114995First year7" | 7" |
| 1992 | Europe | Mango 12 MNG 796Promo, 12" · Promo | Promo, 12" · Promo |
| 1992 | France | Island Records 226512", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | Germany | Not On Label 202 DM614995Promo, 12", White Label · Promo | Promo, 12", White Label · Promo |
| 1992 | US | Great Jones PR12 618-112", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1992 | US | Great Jones 162-530 618-112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label AK 318Promo, 12", White Label · Promo | Promo, 12", White Label · Promo |
| ? | US | Great Jones PR61812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Wé-Wé (Paul Elsässer Remix)6:04
- A2Wé-Wé (Norman Cook Remix)6:41
- A3Wé-Wé (Original Version)4:19
- B1Wé-Wé (The Apollo Remix By Nipper And Andy Terrajacks)6:25
- B2The Apollo Instrumental6:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wé-Wé are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Wé-Wé are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1991 and 1992.
When was Wé-Wé first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in Australia, Europe, France, Germany. One of them is Island Records 8663271.
How do I tell if my copy of Wé-Wé is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8663271, 12 MNG 796, 868 953-1, 114 995) 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 Wé-Wé 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.