US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9307
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSM 113673Side A Label
XSM 113674Side B Label
O XSM113673-1E
O XSM113674-2C
Babatunde OlatunjiMore Drums Of Passion
Vinyl pressings
More Drums Of Passion
by Babatunde Olatunji · 1966
14 pressings6 countriesAfro-Cuban JazzAfrobeatFree ImprovisationJazz
More Drums Of Passion was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 More Drums Of Passion
9 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 2507
- Format
- LP, Mono
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- CBS GL 10053
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 2507
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP 113671-2CSide 1 Label
XLP 113672-2CSide 2 Label
Australia
1966- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 233383
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MX151572 SBP233383-1Side A, machine-etched
MX151573-B SBP233383-2Side B, machine-etched
Australia
1966- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 233383CBS SBP-233383
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MX151572 SBP233383-1Side A - runout
MX151573 SBP233383-2Side B - runout
MX151572Side A - label
MX151573Side B - label
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | CBS SBP 233383First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Australia | CBS SBP 233383 / CBS SBP-233383First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | CBS GL 10053First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | New Zealand | CBS BP473362 / CBS CL2507First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK & Europe | CBS 62961 / CBS CL 2507First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | US | Columbia CS 9307First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Columbia CL 2507First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | CBS GL 10053First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | US | Columbia CL 2507First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | CBS SBP 233383LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | CBS BPG 62961LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Olatunji Music Inc. AI-1035LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia CS 9307LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia CS 9307LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Ayinde6:53
- A2Wasalu7:01
- A3Ire Dodo Ye4:23
- A4Frekoba8:21
- B1Bethelehemu5:38
- B2Mbira9:40
- B3Omo Pupa5:44
- B4Alose10:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of More Drums Of Passion are there?
14 vinyl pressings of More Drums Of Passion are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was More Drums Of Passion first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and more. One of them is Columbia CS 9307.
How do I tell if my copy of More Drums Of Passion is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CS 9307, CL 2507, GL 10053, SBP 233383) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSM 113673 and XSM 113674. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is More Drums Of Passion 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.
