France
1977- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 5217
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CBS 5217 A AGIStamped, runout side A
CBS 5217 AB AGIStamped, runout side B
Baba & RoodyHacka Tacka Music
Vinyl pressings
Hacka Tacka Music
by Baba & Roody · 1977
14 pressings7 countriesLovers RockReggaeReggae
Hacka Tacka Music 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 Hacka Tacka Music
8 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 5217
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CBS.S.5217.A1. 3 ΛSide A etched, stamped
CBS.S.5217.B-2 4 ΛSide B etched, stamped
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 5217
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
Brazil
1977- Label and catalog number
- Building Records BGCS-1718
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Crystal 006 CRY 32 642
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Italy
1977- Label and catalog number
- Durium DE. 2945
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Brazil | Building Records BGCS-1718First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | CBS CBS 5217First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Germany | Crystal 006 CRY 32 642First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Italy | Durium DE. 2945First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Italy | Durium DE. 2945 / Durium Marche Estere DE. 2945First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Portugal | Orfeu KSAT 604First year7" | 7" |
| 1977 | UK | CBS S CBS 5217First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | CBS S CBS 5217First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Ariola 100 367 / Ariola 100.3677", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Ariola 100 3677", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Ariola 100 3677", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Ariola 100 367 / Ariola 100.3677", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Ariola 100 367 / Ariola 100.3677", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Ariola America 100.367 / Ariola Benelux B.V. 100.3677", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHacka-Tacka Music (Version Originale En Anglais)3:05
- BLa Musique Exotique (Hacka-Tacka Music) (Version Française)3:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hacka Tacka Music are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Hacka Tacka Music are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1977 and 1979.
When was Hacka Tacka Music first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in France, UK, Brazil, Germany and more. One of them is CBS CBS 5217.
How do I tell if my copy of Hacka Tacka Music is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS 5217, S CBS 5217, BGCS-1718, 006 CRY 32 642) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CBS 5217 A AGI and CBS 5217 AB AGI. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hacka Tacka Music 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.