Country unknown
1995- Label and catalog number
- Song Star Records S/STAR 102
- Format
- 12"
Awa BandTimba
Vinyl pressings
Timba
by Awa Band · 1995
15 pressings4 countriesHouseLatinElectronic
Timba was first pressed on vinyl in 1995. 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 Timba
1 pressing came out in 1995, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Unknown | Song Star Records S/STAR 102First year12" | 12" |
2000s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Germany | Defected 0113100 DEF12" | 12" |
| 2000 | Germany | Defected 0110900 DEF12" | 12" |
| 2000 | Italy | Oxyd Records OX502112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2000 | Italy | Oxyd Records OX502112", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 2000 | Italy | Oxyd Records OX502112", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2000 | Italy | Oxyd Records OX5021 BIS12", Promo, White Label, Single Sided · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label, Single Sided · Promo |
| 2000 | Italy | Oxyd Records OX502112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2000 | Italy | Oxyd Records OX502112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2000 | Spain | Vendetta Records VENMX 29212" | 12" |
| 2000 | UK | Defected DFECT17 / Defected DFECT17.12" | 12" |
| 2000 | UK | Defected DFECT17TP12", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2000 | UK | Defected DFECT17TPX12", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2000 | UK | Defected DFECT17X12" | 12" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Song Star Records SSTAR 10212", White Label | 12", White Label |
Tracklist
- A1Timba (Radio Edit)3:40
- A2Timba (Future Proof Carnival Mix)6:32
- B1Timba (Downtown Mix)6:00
- B2Timba (Live)6:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Timba are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Timba are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1995 and 2000.
When was Timba first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1995. One of them is Song Star Records S/STAR 102.
How do I tell if my copy of Timba is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S/STAR 102) 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 Timba 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.