South Africa
1974- Label and catalog number
- The Sun SRK 786134
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SRK 786134-ASide A, etched
SRK 786134-BSide B, etched
Vinyl pressings
Mannenberg ~ 'Is Where It's Happening'
by Dollar Brand · 1974
16 pressings6 countriesCape JazzJazz
Mannenberg ~ 'Is Where It's Happening' was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Mannenberg ~ 'Is Where It's Happening'
6 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 2 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.
South Africa
1974- Label and catalog number
- The Sun SRK 786134
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SRK 786134 ASide A runout
SRK 786134 BSide B runout
SRK 786134BSide A label
SRK 786134BSide B label
South Africa
1974- Label and catalog number
- The Sun SRK 786134
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SRK 786134-ASide A, etched
SRK 786134-BSide B, etched
South Africa
1974- Label and catalog number
- The Sun SRK 786134
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SRK 786134-A NEWSide A, etched
SRK 786134-BSide B, etched
South Africa
1974- Label and catalog number
- The Sun SRK 786134
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SRK 786134-A NEWSide A, etched
SRK 786134-BSide B, etched
Rhodesia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Gallo SRK 786134
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SRK 786134-ASide A Runout, Etched
SRK 786134-BSide B Runout, Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Rhodesia | Gallo SRK 786134First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | South Africa | The Sun SRK 786134First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | South Africa | The Sun SRK 786134First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | South Africa | The Sun SRK 786134First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | South Africa | The Sun SRK 786134First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | South Africa | The Sun SRK 786134First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Polydor MPF 1100LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | Japan | Polydor MPF 1100LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Chiaroscuro Records CR 2004LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Chiaroscuro Records CR 2004LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | Chiaroscuro Records CR 2004LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | South Africa | The Sun SRK 786134LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | South Africa | The Sun GSL 172 / The Sun SRK 786134LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1988 | Germany | Bellaphon 230·07·080LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1989 | Zimbabwe | Roots Record Company ROTH 124LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Chiaroscuro Records CR 2004 / Chiaroscuro Records CR-2004LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AMannenberg ~ 'Is Where It's Happening'13:36
- BThe Pilgrim13:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mannenberg ~ 'Is Where It's Happening' are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Mannenberg ~ 'Is Where It's Happening' are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1974 and 1989.
When was Mannenberg ~ 'Is Where It's Happening' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in South Africa, Rhodesia. One of them is The Sun SRK 786134.
How do I tell if my copy of Mannenberg ~ 'Is Where It's Happening' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SRK 786134) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SRK 786134-A and SRK 786134-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mannenberg ~ 'Is Where It's Happening' 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.
