Nigeria
1973- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI (LP) 008N
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EMI LP 008NA-F6SVariant 1, Side A
EMI LP 008NB-F5SVariant 1, Side B
EMI LP 008NA-F7SVariant 2, Side A
EMI LP 008NA-F6SVariant 2, Side B
Vinyl pressings
Shakara
by Fela Kuti · 1973
19 pressings9 countriesAfrobeatJazzFunk / SoulFolk
Shakara 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 Shakara
3 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Kenya
1973- Label and catalog number
- EMI LPEA 1002
- Format
- LP, Album
Netherlands
1973- Label and catalog number
- EMI 5C 062-81718
- 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 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Ghana | His Master's Voice EMI (LP) 008NLP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1973 | Kenya | EMI LPEA 1002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Netherlands | EMI 5C 062-81718First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Nigeria | EMI EMI (LP) 008NFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | France | EMI 2 C 062-81718LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Peru | EMI ELD-02.21.213LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Editions Makossa EM 23.05LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | France | Pathé 2 C 062-81718LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | France | Pathé 2C 062-81.718LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK | Creole Records CRLP 501LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | Ghana | His Master's Voice EMI (LP) 008NLP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | France | EMI 1817181LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | France | Kalakuta 547 028 - 1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | US | Knitting Factory Records KFR2027-1 / Kalakuta Sunrise KFR2027-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2016 | US | Knitting Factory Records KFR2027-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Worldwide | Knitting Factory Records KFR2027-8LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, 7", Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, 7", Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Knitting Factory Records KFR2027-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Unknown | Knitting Factory Records KFR2027-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Ghana | His Master's Voice EMI (LP) 008NLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- ALady
- BShakara Oloje
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shakara are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Shakara are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1973 and 2023.
When was Shakara first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Nigeria, Kenya, Netherlands. One of them is EMI EMI (LP) 008N.
How do I tell if my copy of Shakara is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EMI (LP) 008N, LPEA 1002, 5C 062-81718) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EMI LP 008NA-F6S and EMI LP 008NB-F5S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shakara 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.
