Nigeria
1973- Label and catalog number
- EMI NEMI (LP) 0009
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
NEMI LP 0009A-FISSide A
NEMI LP 0009B-FISSide B
Fela KutiGentleman
Vinyl pressings
Gentleman
by Fela Kuti · 1973
11 pressings5 countriesAfrobeatJazzFunk / Soul
Gentleman was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Gentleman
1 pressing came out in 1973, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Nigeria | EMI NEMI (LP) 0009First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Nigeria | EMI NEMI (LP) 0009LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1975 | France | EMI 2C 062-81960 / EMI 2C 062-81.960LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | UK | Creole Records CRLP 502LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | US | Makossa M 2398LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | France | Kalakuta 547 023 - 1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | US | Knitting Factory Records KFR-2009-1 / Kalakuta Sunrise KFR-2009-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | US | Knitting Factory Records KFR-2009-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | US | Knitting Factory Records KFR-2009-1 / Kalakuta Sunrise KFR-2009-1LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 2023 | Europe | Knitting Factory Records KFR2009-8 / Partisan Records KFR2009-8LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2023 | US | Knitting Factory Records KFR2009-8LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Gentleman
- B1Fe Fe Ne Eye Fe
- B2Igbe (Na Shit)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gentleman are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Gentleman are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1973 and 2023.
When was Gentleman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Nigeria. One of them is EMI NEMI (LP) 0009.
How do I tell if my copy of Gentleman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NEMI (LP) 0009) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NEMI LP 0009A-FIS and NEMI LP 0009B-FIS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gentleman 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.
