France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 8.014Carrere 8014
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
8.014/1Side A Label
8.014/2Side B Label
Vinyl pressings
Bamalama
by Belle Epoque · 1977
17 pressings12 countriesDiscoElectronic
Bamalama 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 Bamalama
2 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
Italy
1977- Label and catalog number
- EMI 3C 052-18309Z
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
18309-ZA- 4-1-78 I ΔSide A Stamped
18309-ZB- 4-1-78 I ΔSide B Stamped
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.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | France | Carrere 8.014 / Carrere 8014First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1977 | Italy | EMI 3C 052-18309ZFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Australia | Carrere CR-118657", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Austria | Carrere 2044 1107", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Brazil | Carrere TDM-40912", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Canada | Carrere CA-00812", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Canada | Carrere CA-113167", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | France | Carrere 49.3467", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Germany | Carrere 2044 1107", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Italy | EMI 3C 006-183087", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Madagascar | Carrere 49.3467", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Scandinavia | Carrere 7C 052Z-60594 / EMI 7C 052Z-6059412", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Scandinavia | Carrere 7C 006-605717", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Spain | EMI 10C 006.060.5717", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Turkey | Sonora 10337", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ABamalama8:05
- BMister-Do-Right4:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bamalama are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Bamalama are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Bamalama first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in France, Italy. One of them is Carrere 8.014.
How do I tell if my copy of Bamalama is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8.014, 3C 052-18309Z) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8.014/1 and 8.014/2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bamalama 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.
