France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6109 133
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
61091 33 A 125 20-7-76Runout side A
̶6̶0̶1̶9̶ 6109133 B 125Runout side B
6109 133 ALabel side A
6109 133 BLabel side B
Black BloodKirie Kirio
Vinyl pressings
Kirie Kirio
by Black Blood · 1976
11 pressings7 countriesAfrobeatFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Kirie Kirio was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Kirie Kirio
10 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 6 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Biram 6109 133
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Germany
June 1976- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WB 16 773Warner Bros. Records WB 16 773 Ⓝ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · LC
- Runout / matrix
WEA 176/038 - AX PFRunout side A
WEA 176/038 - B PFRunout side B
176 / 038 ALabel side A
176 / 038 BLabel side B
Germany
June 1976- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WB 16 773
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
WEA 176/038 - A PFRunout side A
WEA 176/038 - B PFRunout side B
176 / 038 ALabel side A
176 / 038 BLabel side B
Italy
1976- Label and catalog number
- Durium DE 2882Durium Marche Estere DE. 2882
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Kenya
1976- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6109 133
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | France | Philips 6109 133First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | France | Biram 6109 133First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Italy | Durium DE 2882 / Durium Marche Estere DE. 2882First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Italy | Durium DE 2882 / Durium Marche Estere DE. 2882First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Kenya | Philips 6109 133First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Kenya | Philips 6109 133First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Madagascar | Biram 6109 133First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Ariola 17 099 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 16 773 / Warner Bros. Records WB 16 773 ⓃFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 16 773First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Turkey | Disco Vox VOX 80107" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AKirie Kirio
- BYayaya Yayaya
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Kirie Kirio are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Kirie Kirio are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Kirie Kirio first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in France, Germany, Italy, Kenya and more. One of them is Philips 6109 133.
How do I tell if my copy of Kirie Kirio is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6109 133, WB 16 773, DE 2882, 17 099 AT) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 61091 33 A 125 20-7-76 and ̶6̶0̶1̶9̶ 6109133 B 125. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Kirie Kirio 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.
