UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Flair Records FLA 108T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
FLA-108-T-A LYN-15163-3TO .Z. JASide A Etched Runout
FLA-108-T-B LYN-15164-1TO .Z. JASide B Etched Runout
Black LaceDo The Conga
Vinyl pressings
Do The Conga
by Black Lace · 1984
20 pressings9 countriesEuropopNoveltyVocalPop
Do The Conga was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Do The Conga
20 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 9 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Flair Records FLA 108
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Sleeve Variant
- Runout / matrix
[AGI logo] 84/ 11 FLA 10 8 A2 A ACSide A runout stamped, variant 1
[AGI logo] 84/ 11 FLA 108 B2 A A11Side B runout stamped, variant 1
[AGI logo] 84/ 11 FLA 10 8 A2 AC ASide A runout stamped, variant 2
EXP x84/ 11 FLA 108 B2 A 1C ASide B runout stamped, variant 2
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Flair Records FLA 108
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
FLA - 108 - A LYN-15161-2TO .Z JASide A runout
FLA- 108 - B LYN-15162-2TO .ZSide B runout
FLA 108-ASide A label
FLA 108-BSide B label
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Flair Records FLA 108
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · DF Pressing With Large Hole + Adapt.
- Runout / matrix
[AGI logo] 84/ 11 FLA 108 A2Side A runout stamped
[AGI logo] 84/ 11 FLA 108 B2Side B runout stamped
FLA 108-ASide A label
FLA 108-BSide B label
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Flair Records FLA 108
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection-moulded Labels
- Runout / matrix
FLA 108-ALabel side A
FLA 108-BLabel side B
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Flair Records FLA 108
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
FLA 108 ASide A label
FLA 108 BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Sonet NOS-901 / Possum Music NOS-901First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Australia | Flair Records/Sonet SON-1416First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Flair Records FLA 108First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | France | Sonet 102029First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | France | Vogue 311124 / Sonet 311124First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | France | Sonet 102029First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Sonet INT 112.116First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Sonet INT 127.107First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Ireland | Flair Records FLA 108First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | New Zealand | WEA 7259192First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | South Africa | Sonet WI 5754First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Spain | RCA SPBO-7477 / Flair Records SPBO-7477First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Spain | RCA SPCO-7478 / Flair Records SPCO-7478First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Spain | RCA SPBO-7477First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | Flair Records FLA 108TFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ADo The Conga
- BHey Hey Copenhagen
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Do The Conga are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Do The Conga are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Do The Conga first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Australia, Europe, France and more. One of them is Flair Records FLA 108T.
How do I tell if my copy of Do The Conga is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FLA 108T, FLA 108, NOS-901, SON-1416) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FLA-108-T-A LYN-15163-3TO .Z. JA and FLA-108-T-B LYN-15164-1TO .Z. JA. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Do The Conga 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.
