Ghana
1974- Label and catalog number
- Dix EBL 6117Essiebons EBL 6117
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
6117-1LSide A, label
6117-2LSide B, label
Dr. K. Gyasi & His Noble KingsSikyi-Highlife
Vinyl pressings
Sikyi-Highlife
by Dr. K. Gyasi & His Noble Kings · 1974
10 pressings3 countriesHighlifeAfricanFolkWorld
Sikyi-Highlife 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 Sikyi-Highlife
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.
Ghana
1974- Label and catalog number
- Dix EBL 6117Essiebons EBL 6117
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
EBL 6117 - 1L2 399Side A, runout
EBL 6117 - 2L2 399Side B, runout
6117-1YSide A, label
6117-2YSide B, label
Ghana
1974- Label and catalog number
- Dix EBL 6117Essiebons EBL 6117
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
EBL 6117 - 1L2 399Side A, etched
EBL 6117 - 2L2 399Side B, etched
Ghana
1974- Label and catalog number
- Dix EBL 6117Essiebons EBL 6117
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
6117-1FSide A, label
6117-2FSide B, label
Ghana
1974- Label and catalog number
- Dix EBL 6117Essiebons EBL 6117
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
EBL 6117 - 1L3 399Side A, runout
EBL 6117 - 2F3 399Side B, runout
6117 - 1LSide A, label
6117 - 2LSide B, label
Nigeria
1974- Label and catalog number
- Dix EBL 6117Essiebons EBL 6117
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
EBL 6117 - 1L2Side A, runout
EBL 6117 - 2/2Side B, runout
6117 - 1LSide A, label
6117 - 2LSide B, label
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Ghana | Dix EBL 6117 / Essiebons EBL 6117First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | Ghana | Dix EBL 6117 / Essiebons EBL 6117First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | Ghana | Dix EBL 6117 / Essiebons EBL 6117First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | Ghana | Dix EBL 6117 / Essiebons EBL 6117First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | Ghana | Dix EBL 6117 / Essiebons EBL 6117First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | Nigeria | Dix EBL 6117 / Essiebons EBL 6117First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1975 | Nigeria | Dix EBL 6117 / Essiebons EBL 6117LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Nigeria | Dix EBL 6117 / Essiebons EBL 6117LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Nigeria | Essiebons EBL 6117LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Germany | Strut STRUT438LPLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Tracklist
- Non-Stop 'Sikyi' Medley
- Non-Stop 'Sikyi' Medley
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sikyi-Highlife are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Sikyi-Highlife are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1974 and 2026.
When was Sikyi-Highlife first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Ghana, Nigeria. One of them is Dix EBL 6117.
How do I tell if my copy of Sikyi-Highlife is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EBL 6117) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6117-1L and 6117-2L. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sikyi-Highlife 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.