Italy
1977- Label and catalog number
- EMI 3C 064-18299
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
18299-A 1-12-77 IIRunout side A
18299-A 1-12-77 IRunout side B
3C 064-18299 / ALabel side A
3C 064-18299 / BLabel side B
Belle EpoqueBamalama
Vinyl pressings
Bamalama
by Belle Epoque · 1977
14 pressings14 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
1 pressing came out in 1977, 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 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 | Italy | EMI 3C 064-18299First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Australia | Carrere CAR 1003 / EMI EMC 3248LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Austria | Carrere 2934 103LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Carrere CA-35109LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Carrere 67.222LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1978 | Germany | Carrere 2934 103LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Greece | Philips 6450 453LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | India | Carrere 2934 103LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Mexico | Musart EDI 60451LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | Portugal | Carrere 9198297LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Spain | EMI 10 C 064-018.299LP, Album, Partially Mixed | LP, Album, Partially Mixed |
| 1978 | Sweden | EMI 7C 062-18299LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Turkey | Sinyal SY 501LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Carrere EMC 3248 / Carrere 0C 062-18 299LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- Bamalama
- A2Mister-Do-Right4:04
- B1Drink Me4:59
- B2Sorry6:11
- B3Let Men Be4:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bamalama are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Bamalama are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Bamalama first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Italy. One of them is EMI 3C 064-18299.
How do I tell if my copy of Bamalama is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3C 064-18299) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 18299-A 1-12-77 II and 18299-A 1-12-77 I. 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.
