France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Biram 6109 144
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BIR 6109 144 A CIDISStamped runout side A
BIR 6109 144 B CIDISStamped runout side B
6109 144 1Label side A
6109 144 2Label side B
Black BloodAmanda
Vinyl pressings
Amanda
by Black Blood · 1977
13 pressings9 countriesFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Amanda 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 Amanda
11 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 7 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.
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 12/2159
- Format
- 12"
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 2159
- Format
- 7"
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 2159
- Format
- 7" · Green Label
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WB 16 865Warner Bros. Records WB 16865
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WEA 176069-A PFRunout A
WEA 176069-B PFRunout B
176 / 069-ALabel A
176 / 069-BLabel B
Italy
1977- Label and catalog number
- Durium DE 2913
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | France | Biram 6109 144First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 16 865 / Warner Bros. Records WB 16865First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Italy | Durium DE 2913First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Kenya | Philips 6109 144First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Kenya | Philips 6109 144First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Kenya | Philips 6109 144First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Ariola 17 681 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Sweden | CBS CBS 5259First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 12/2159First year12" | 12" |
| 1977 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 2159First year7" | 7" |
| 1977 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 2159First year7" | 7" |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Madagascar | Playa Sound SNF 780747", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Poland | Tonpress S-807", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AAmanda3:20
- BMuko Wapi (African Chain Gang)2:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Amanda are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Amanda are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Amanda first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in France, UK, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Biram 6109 144.
How do I tell if my copy of Amanda is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6109 144, CHS 12/2159, CHS 2159, WB 16 865) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BIR 6109 144 A CIDIS and BIR 6109 144 B CIDIS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Amanda 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.
