Nigeria
1971- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice HNLX 5090
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
HNLX 5090AS-F1stamped
HNLX 5090BS-F1stamped
Fela KutiOpen & Close
Vinyl pressings
Open & Close
by Fela Kuti · 1971
11 pressings4 countriesAfrobeatJazzFunk / SoulFolk
Open & Close was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Open & Close
2 pressings came out in 1971, 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice HNLX 5090
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Ghana | His Master's Voice HNLX 5090First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Nigeria | His Master's Voice HNLX 5090First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | France | EMI 2C 062-81957LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | France | EMI 2C 068-81.957LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | France | EMI 2C 068-81957LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | France | EMI 2C 068-81.957LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | France | EMI 2C 062-81957LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | Nigeria | Philips PH 2007LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | France | Kalakuta 547 022 - 1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | UK, Europe & US | Knitting Factory Records KFR2005-5LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | UK, Europe & US | Knitting Factory Records KFR2005-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Open And Close
- A2Suegbe And Pako (Part 1)
- B1Suegbe And Pako (Part 2)
- B2Gbagada Gbogodo
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Open & Close are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Open & Close are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1971 and 2021.
When was Open & Close first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Nigeria, Ghana. One of them is His Master's Voice HNLX 5090.
How do I tell if my copy of Open & Close is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HNLX 5090) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, HNLX 5090AS-F1 and HNLX 5090BS-F1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Open & 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.
