Nigeria
1974- Label and catalog number
- Jofabro JILP 1002
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
FELS 001-FISSide A stamped
FELS 002-FISSide B stamped
Fela KutiAlagbon Close
Vinyl pressings
Alagbon Close
by Fela Kuti · 1974
12 pressings3 countriesAfrobeatJazzFunk / Soul
Alagbon Close 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 Alagbon Close
1 pressing came out in 1974, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Nigeria | Jofabro JILP 1002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Editions Makossa EM2313LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | France | Pathé 2C 062 - 82.135LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Editions Makossa EM 2313 / Editions Makossa EM23.13LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | US | Editions Makossa EM 2313 / Editions Makossa EM23.13LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | US | Editions Makossa EM 2313 / Editions Makossa EM23.13LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | France | Barclay 549 655-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | France | Kalakuta 549 655-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | US | Knitting Factory Records KFR-028 / Label Maison LM044LPLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2015 | US | Knitting Factory Records KFR-2011-1 / Label Maison LM044LPLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2015 | US | Knitting Factory Records KFR-2011-1 / Jofabro KFR-2011-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | US | Knitting Factory Records KFR-2011-8 / Kalkuta Records KFR-2011-8LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AAlagbon Close16:50
- BI No Get Eye For Back11:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Alagbon Close are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Alagbon Close are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1974 and 2024.
When was Alagbon Close first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Nigeria. One of them is Jofabro JILP 1002.
How do I tell if my copy of Alagbon Close is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JILP 1002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FELS 001-FIS and FELS 002-FIS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Alagbon Close 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.
