France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Disques Flèche 6061 851
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
BanzaiiChinese Kung Fu
Vinyl pressings
Chinese Kung Fu
by Banzaii · 1974
17 pressings7 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Chinese Kung Fu was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Chinese Kung Fu
7 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 2 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Disques Flèche 6061 851
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6061851 A VAHand-Etched side A
6061851 B VAHand-Etched side B
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Disques Flèche 6061 851
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Disques Flèche 6061 851
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Disques Flèche 6061 851
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Disques Flèche 6061 851
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Argentina | Jocker 503/1First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1974 | France | Disques Flèche 6061 851First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | France | Disques Flèche 6061 851First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Disques Flèche 6061 851First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | France | Disques Flèche 6061 851First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Disques Flèche 6061 851First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Disques Flèche 6061 851First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Colombia | Disques Flèche 30187", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Lebanon | Disques Flèche 6061 851 / SLD RF 2417", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | Lebanon | SLD RF 2417", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Lebanon | Disques Flèche 6061 851 / SLD RF 2417", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1975 | Turkey | Eurodisc 281017", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Uruguay | Clave 12-811347", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Uruguay | Clave 12-811347", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Colombia | Disques Flèche 3018-A7", EP | 7", EP |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Disques Flèche 6061 8517", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Madagascar | Disques Flèche 6061 8517", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AChinese Kung Fu3:00
- BRythm Kung Fu3:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Chinese Kung Fu are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Chinese Kung Fu are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1974 and 1976.
When was Chinese Kung Fu first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in France, Argentina. One of them is Disques Flèche 6061 851.
How do I tell if my copy of Chinese Kung Fu is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6061 851, 503/1) 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 Chinese Kung Fu 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.