Europe
November 1984- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 206 745-620
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM 206745 A-3/84 S IIRunout side A
DM 206745 B-3/84 S IIRunout side B
Boney M.Kalimba De Luna - 16 Happy Songs With Boney M.
Vinyl pressings
Kalimba De Luna - 16 Happy Songs With Boney M.
by Boney M. · 1984
13 pressings11 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronic
Kalimba De Luna - 16 Happy Songs With Boney M. 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 Kalimba De Luna - 16 Happy Songs With Boney M.
8 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
Europe
November 1984- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 206 745-620
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
DM 206745 A-3/84 S IISide 1
DM 206745 B-3/84 S IISide 2
Philippines
November 1984- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 206 745-620
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Spain
November 1984- Label and catalog number
- Ariola I - 206 745
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
077 DM 206745 A-3/84 S IISide 1
077 DM 206745 B-3/84 S IISide 2
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 66.231Carrere 66231
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
077 SNA DM 206745 A-3/84S II 66231ARunout side A
077 SNA DM 206745 B-4/84S II 66231BRunout side B
Japan
1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic P-13135
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
P-13135-1 FO 1 - A - 3 3 〄 5 - 5Side 1
P-13135-2 FO 1 - A - 1 3 〄Side 2
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | France | Carrere 66.231 / Carrere 66231First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Japan | Atlantic P-13135First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Japan | Atlantic P-13135First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Turkey | Hansa 206 745-620First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Europe | Hansa 206 745-620First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Hansa 206 745-620First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Philippines | Hansa 206 745-620First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Spain | Ariola I - 206 745First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Greece | Music-Box SMB 40266LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Mexico | Ariola LA-631LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | South Korea | Polydor 825 495-1 / Polydor SEL - RG 763LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Germany | Sony Music 88985409201LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Taiwan | Polydor 206 745-620LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Happy Song (Club Mix)6:37
- A2Going Back West3:09
- A3Barbarella Fortuneteller2:52
- A4I Feel Good3:00
- A5Consuela Biaz2:40
- A6Jambo - Hakuna Matata (No Problems)2:48
- A7Jimmy2:53
- A8The Calendar Song (January, February, March)2:20
- B1Kalimba De Luna (US Club Mix)7:15
- B2Felicidad (Margherita)2:50
- B3Living Like A Moviestar2:54
- B4Gadda-Da-Vida2:53
- B5Somewhere In The World2:58
- B6African Moon2:56
- B7Children Of Paradise2:50
- B8Boonoonoonoos2:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Kalimba De Luna - 16 Happy Songs With Boney M. are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Kalimba De Luna - 16 Happy Songs With Boney M. are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1984 and 2017.
When was Kalimba De Luna - 16 Happy Songs With Boney M. first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Europe, Philippines, Spain, France and more. One of them is Hansa 206 745-620, released November 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of Kalimba De Luna - 16 Happy Songs With Boney M. is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 206 745-620, I - 206 745, 66.231, P-13135) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM 206745 A-3/84 S II and DM 206745 B-3/84 S II. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Kalimba De Luna - 16 Happy Songs With Boney M. 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.
