France
1975- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 81105
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CBS 81105 A AGISide A stamped on runout
CBS 81105 B AGISide B stamped on runout
David MartialCelimene / Tamba
Vinyl pressings
Celimene / Tamba
by David Martial · 1975
10 pressings7 countriesBeguineReggaeLatinFunk / Soul
Celimene / Tamba was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Celimene / Tamba
4 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 3 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.
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 81105
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CBS 81105 A AGISide A runout
CBS 81105 B AGISide B runout
Canada
1975- Label and catalog number
- Able ABL-7031
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 27 477 ET
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Canada | Able ABL-7031First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | France | CBS CBS 81105First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | France | CBS CBS 81105First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | Ariola 27 477 ETFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Italy | Durium D.A.I. 30256 / Durium Marche Estere D. AI 30-256LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Italy | Durium D.A.I. 30256 / Durium Marche Estere D. AI 30256LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | Brazil | Arlequim ARLP-4007LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | CBS CBS 81105LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | CBS CBS 81105LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | CBS CBS 81105LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Tamba3:18
- A2Aie Aie (Ne Lui Faites Pas De Mal)2:54
- A3Café Bouillu Café Foutu3:41
- A4Bambou Tabou5:50
- B1Celimene5:56
- B2Elle Est Comme Un Caméléon2:47
- B3Ecris Moi, Pense À Moi3:14
- B4L'Indiano3:21
- B5Faut Danser Toujours2:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Celimene / Tamba are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Celimene / Tamba are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1975 and 1977.
When was Celimene / Tamba first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in France, Canada, Germany. One of them is CBS CBS 81105.
How do I tell if my copy of Celimene / Tamba is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS 81105, ABL-7031, 27 477 ET) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CBS 81105 A AGI and CBS 81105 B AGI. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Celimene / Tamba 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.