UK
January 1960- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ESG 7783
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
Expresso Bongo
by Cliff Richard · 1960
20 pressings12 countriesRock & RollPop RockRock
Expresso Bongo was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Expresso Bongo
13 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 10 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
January 8, 1960- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SEG 7971
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7TCA 1396-1N P ET 1Runout, side A variant 1
7TCA 1397-1N GM ET 1 2Runout, side B variant 1
7TCA 1396-1N MG ET 12Runout, side A variant 2
7TCA 1397-1N AA ET 12Runout, side B variant 2
UK
January 1960- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SEG 7971
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Misprint, Mono · Inverted Exclamation Mark Rear Of Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
ET12 7TCA 1396-1N RLA-side runout, stamped
ET12 7TCA 1397-1N RAB-side runout, stamped
7TCA1396Side A, label
7TCA1397Side B, label
New Zealand
January 1960- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SEGM 7971
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ET12 7TCA 1396-1N RLA-side runout, stamped
ET12 7TCA 1397-1N RAB-side runout, stamped
7TCA1396Side A, label
7TCA1397Side B, label
New Zealand
January 1960- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ESGM 7783
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo
Australia
1960- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SEGO 7971
- Format
- 7", EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7TCA1396Side A label
7TCA1397Side 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.
1960s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | Columbia SEGO 7971First year7", EP, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Brazil | Odeon BWB-110 / Odeon BWB 110First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Denmark | Columbia SEG 7971First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | France | Columbia ESDF 1313First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1960 | Germany | Columbia C 41 222 / Columbia SEGW 7935First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1960 | Italy | Columbia SEMQ 162First year7", EP, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Portugal | Columbia SLEG 5019First year7", EP, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Sweden | Columbia SEG 7971First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | New Zealand | Columbia SEGM 7971First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | New Zealand | Columbia ESGM 7783First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1960 | UK | Columbia SEG 7971First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Misprint, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Misprint, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | UK | Columbia ESG 7783First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1960 | UK | Columbia SEG 7971First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | South Africa | Columbia SEGJ 79717", EP, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | Columbia SEG 79717", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | Columbia SEG 79717", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Columbia ESGQ 30037", EP, Stereo | 7", EP, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Columbia SEG 79717", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Love
- A2A Voice In The Wilderness
- B1The Shrine On The Second
- B2Bongo Blues
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Expresso Bongo are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Expresso Bongo are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1960 and 1965.
When was Expresso Bongo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in UK, New Zealand, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Columbia ESG 7783, released January 1960.
How do I tell if my copy of Expresso Bongo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ESG 7783, SEG 7971, SEGM 7971, ESGM 7783) 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 Expresso Bongo 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.
