South Africa
1985- Label and catalog number
- Family 12FLY(C) 532
- Format
- 12", Single
Brenda & The Big DudesBongani
Vinyl pressings
Bongani
by Brenda & The Big Dudes · 1985
11 pressings6 countriesFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Bongani was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Bongani
5 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 4 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Family DUDE 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- EMI 1565456
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- EMI 1565456
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- Family 14 2011156
- Format
- 12"
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | France | EMI 1565456First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | EMI 1565456First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Family 14 2011156First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | South Africa | Family 12FLY(C) 532First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1985 | UK | Family DUDE 1First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | France | Pathé Marconi EMI 20111477", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Netherlands | EMI 1A 006 20111477" | 7" |
| 1986 | Netherlands | EMI K 060 20 1115 6 / EMI 1A K060-20 1115 612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Portugal | EMI 20111477", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | EMI 12 DUDE 112" | 12" |
| 1986 | UK | EMI 12 DUDE 112", Single Sided, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Single Sided, Promo, White Label · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABongani (Vocal)7:56
- B1Bongani (Instrumental)8:09
- B2Bongani (Single)4:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bongani are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Bongani are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Bongani first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in South Africa, UK, France, Italy. One of them is Family 12FLY(C) 532.
How do I tell if my copy of Bongani is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12FLY(C) 532, DUDE 1, 1565456, 14 2011156) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bongani 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.