France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 9199 464
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
9199464 MER 9199PO5B 1 380 CIDISSide A, Stamped
9199464 MER 9199PO5B 2 380 CIDISSide B, Stamped
9199 464 1A side label
9199 464 2B side label
Fela KutiZombie
Vinyl pressings
Zombie
by Fela Kuti · 1977
18 pressings5 countriesAfrobeatJazzFolkWorld
Zombie was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Zombie
5 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-3709
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Terre Haute Press
- Runout / matrix
T I SRM-I-3709-A CT AI AUDIO LABS PDASide A runout
T I SRM-I-3709-B CT-BIO AUDIO LABS PDASide B runout
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-3709
- Format
- LP, Compilation
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-3709
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Pitman Press
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-3709-A CP A3 AUDIOLABS. PDA AA Side (Etched & Stamped)
SRM-1-3709-B CP-B12 AUDIOLABS. AB Side (Etched & Stamped)
Netherlands
1977- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6338 864
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | France | Mercury 9199 464First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Mercury 6338 864First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | Mercury SRM-1-3709First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | Mercury SRM-1-3709First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | Mercury SRM-1-3709First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1978 | Unknown | Mercury STAR 276 / Mercury 9199 648LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | Japan | Mercury RJ-7395LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Mercury RJ-7395LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | France | Celluloid CELL 6116LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | US | Celluloid CELL 6116LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | Celluloid CELL 6116LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | US | Celluloid CELL 6116LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1986 | Nigeria | New Africa Classics PH 2001-1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | US | Esperanto ESP 8513 / M.I.L. Multimedia ESP 8513LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1996 | US | Esperanto 8513 / M.I.L. Multimedia #8513LP, Compilation, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Barclay 829 684-1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Celluloid CELL 6116LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Celluloid CELL 6116LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AZombie12:27
- B1Monkey Banana12:10
- B2Everything Scatter10:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Zombie are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Zombie are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1977 and 1996.
When was Zombie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in France, US, Netherlands. One of them is Mercury 9199 464.
How do I tell if my copy of Zombie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9199 464, SRM-1-3709, 6338 864) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 9199464 MER 9199PO5B 1 380 CIDIS and 9199464 MER 9199PO5B 2 380 CIDIS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Zombie 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.
