UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Kaz Records KAZ 10TKaz Records KAZ 10 T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
KAZ 10 T A· BilBo Tape One [Visa] DAMONTSide A, Etched
KAZ 10 T B1 BilBo Tape One [Visa] DAMONTSide B, Etched
Vinyl pressings
Fujiyama Mama / We Are Ninja
by Frank Chickens · 1984
28 pressings13 countriesLeftfieldSynth-popElectronic
Fujiyama Mama / We Are Ninja was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Fujiyama Mama / We Are Ninja
16 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 8 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.
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Kaz Records KAZ 10
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
KAZ·10· ̶B̶ ̶ A1 DAMONT *MT* 1 DRunout side A
KAZ·10· AA *MT* 1 DAMONT POUNDA TA1PE DRunout side AA
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Kaz Records KAZ 10 T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
KAZ-10(T)AB̸1 DAMONT ☆MT☆1 CRunout Side A Variant 1
KAZ-10(T)BA̸1 DAMONT ☆MT☆1 POUNDA TA1PE CRunout Side AA Variant 1
KAZ 10(T)B1 DAMONT ☆MT☆1Runout Side A [DAMONT etched upside down both sides] Variant 2
KAZ 10(T)-A1 DAMONT ☆MT☆1 POUNDA TA1PERunout Side AA Variant 2
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Kaz Records KAZ 10
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Belgium
1984- Label and catalog number
- BMC BMC 1609
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BMC 1609-A1 FOONRunout, Side A (Etched)
BMC 1609-B2Runout, Side B (Etched)
Belgium
1984- Label and catalog number
- BMC BMC 3609
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BMC 3609 - A1 FOON MASTERINGRunout side A
BMC 3609 - B1 FOON MASTERINGRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Belgium | BMC BMC 1609First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Belgium | BMC BMC 3609First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Benelux | Ariola Benelux 601.904First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | Europe | Ariola 601 332 / Ariola 601 332-213First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Europe | Ariola 106 507 / Ariola 106 507-100First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Italy | Blond Records BLD A 4566First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | Italy | Blond Records BLD A 4566First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Japan | Kaz Records RPS-154First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCX 1294First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Spain | Kaz Records A-106.507First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | Spain | Ariola F-601 332First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Spain | Ariola A-106.507First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Kaz Records KAZ 10T / Kaz Records KAZ 10 TFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Kaz Records KAZ 10First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Kaz Records KAZ 10 TFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | UK | Ninja Tune ZEN 128912", 45 RPM, White Label, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, White Label, Stereo |
| 2000 | UK | Ninja Tune ZEN 128912", Single | 12", Single |
Tracklist
- AFujiyama Mama
- AAWe Are Ninja
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fujiyama Mama / We Are Ninja are there?
28 vinyl pressings of Fujiyama Mama / We Are Ninja are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1984 and 2000.
When was Fujiyama Mama / We Are Ninja first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Belgium, Benelux, Europe and more. One of them is Kaz Records KAZ 10T.
How do I tell if my copy of Fujiyama Mama / We Are Ninja is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KAZ 10T, KAZ 10, KAZ 10 T, BMC 1609) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KAZ 10 T A· BilBo Tape One [Visa] DAMONT and KAZ 10 T B1 BilBo Tape One [Visa] DAMONT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fujiyama Mama / We Are Ninja 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.