Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 4920CBS CBS 4920
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
4920-A-IIRunout A, etched
4920-B-IIRunout B, etched
Black GorillaGimme Dat Banana / Funky Jungle
Vinyl pressings
Gimme Dat Banana / Funky Jungle
by Black Gorilla · 1976
15 pressings11 countriesFunkFunk / Soul
Gimme Dat Banana / Funky Jungle 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 Gimme Dat Banana / Funky Jungle
2 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 4920CBS CBS S 4920
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
4920-A-IIRunout side A, etched
4920-B-IIRunout side B, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Germany | CBS CBS 4920 / CBS CBS S 4920First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Germany | CBS CBS S 4920 / CBS CBS 4920First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Finland | Finnlevy FS 9037", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | France | CBS CBS 49207", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Italy | Durium DE 29327", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Italy | Durium Marche Estere DE 29327", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | CNR 144.558 / CNR 144 5587", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | Rhodesia | Nitty Gritty Records NGS 1517", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Scandinavia | Philips 6015 1837", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | South Africa | Nitty Gritty Records NGS 1517", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Spain | Auvi 05 SSA100012", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | Spain | CBS CBS 49207", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | UK | Response Records SR 5027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Response Records SR 502 / Pye Records SR 5027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Victor VIP-27397", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AGimme Dat Banana3:06
- BFunky Jungle3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gimme Dat Banana / Funky Jungle are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Gimme Dat Banana / Funky Jungle are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Gimme Dat Banana / Funky Jungle first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Germany. One of them is CBS CBS S 4920.
How do I tell if my copy of Gimme Dat Banana / Funky Jungle is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS S 4920, CBS 4920) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 4920-A-II and 4920-B-II. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gimme Dat Banana / Funky Jungle 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.