Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2310 494
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2310 494 S1 320Runout, side A, stamped
2310 494 S2 320Runout, side B, stamped
Bert Kaempfert & His OrchestraSafari Swings Again
Vinyl pressings
Safari Swings Again
by Bert Kaempfert & His Orchestra · 1977
16 pressings14 countriesEasy ListeningJazz
Safari Swings Again 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 Safari Swings Again
16 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 14 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.
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2310 494
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2310 494 S1 320Runout, side A, stamped
2310 494 S2 320Runout, side B, stamped
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2310 494
- Format
- LP, Album
Argentina
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2310494
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2310494 5059 AA side runout groove
2310494 5059 BB side runout groove
2310494-AA side label
2310494-BB side label
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2310 494
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MX185105 2310 494 -1Runout, side A, stamped
MX185106 2310 494 -2Runout, side B, stamped
Austria
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2310 494
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2310 494 S1 320Runout, side A, stamped
2310 494 S2 320Runout, side B, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Argentina | Polydor 2310494First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Australia | Polydor 2310 494First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Austria | Polydor 2310 494First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Brazil | Polydor 2310 494First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Brazil | Polydor 2310 494First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | Polydor 2310 494First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Chile | Polydor 2310 494First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Polydor 2310 494First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Polydor 2310 494First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Italy | Polydor 2310 494First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Mexico | Polydor LPR 16222First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Polydor 2310 494First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Polydor 2310 494First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | South Africa | Polydor 2310 494First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Polydor 2310 494First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Happy Safari2:45
- A2Soft Shoe Safari3:24
- A3Limbo Lady3:18
- A4Tom Hark (The Kwela)3:05
- A5Angelica3:09
- A6Sugar Bush3:20
- B1Baby Elephant Walk2:52
- B2Pata Pata2:52
- B3Monkey Shuffle2:40
- B4Mombasa Rock2:49
- B5Walking With Fips3:03
- B6The Way I Love You2:38
- B7Seven Up2:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Safari Swings Again are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Safari Swings Again are listed here, from 14 countries.
When was Safari Swings Again first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Germany, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Polydor 2310 494.
How do I tell if my copy of Safari Swings Again is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2310 494, 2310494, LPR 16222, 30.235) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2310 494 S1 320 and 2310 494 S2 320. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Safari Swings Again 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.
