Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra 2013 051
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2013 051 S1 ℗ 1972 320Runout A, stamped
2013 051 S2 ℗ 1972 320Runout B, stamped
ExumaBrown Girl
Vinyl pressings
Brown Girl
by Exuma · 1972
10 pressings7 countriesJunkanooReggaeFolkWorld
Brown Girl was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Brown Girl
10 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 7 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra 2013 051
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KA 557
- Format
- 7", Single
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KA 557
- Format
- 7", Single, Mono, Stereo, Promo
Colombia
1972- Label and catalog number
- Discos Melser 45067
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Colombia
1972- Label and catalog number
- Discos Melser 45067
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Colombia | Discos Melser 45067First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Colombia | Discos Melser 45067First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | France | Kama Sutra 610 092First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | Barclay 61 673First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Germany | Kama Sutra 2013 051First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Jamaica | Buddah Records KA 557First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Kama Sutra 610 096 / Kama Sutra 610.096First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | Kama Sutra 2013 051First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | US | Kama Sutra KA 557First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | US | Kama Sutra KA 557First year7", Single, Mono, Stereo, Promo · Promo, Mono | 7", Single, Mono, Stereo, Promo · Promo, Mono |
Tracklist
- ABrown Girl2:47
- BRushing Through The Crowd2:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Brown Girl are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Brown Girl are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Brown Girl first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Germany, UK, US, Colombia and more. One of them is Kama Sutra 2013 051.
How do I tell if my copy of Brown Girl is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2013 051, KA 557, 45067, 610 092) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2013 051 S1 ℗ 1972 320 and 2013 051 S2 ℗ 1972 320. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Brown Girl 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.
