US
1992- Label and catalog number
- Freeze Records MR-50019
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MR 50019-A SP I - I Dmm Europadisk NYRunout side A
MR 50019-B SP I - I Dmm Europadisk NYRunout side B
House Of GypsiesSamba / Kool Life
Vinyl pressings
Samba / Kool Life
by House Of Gypsies · 1992
13 pressings4 countriesHouseTribal HouseElectronic
Samba / Kool Life was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 Samba / Kool Life
8 pressings came out in 1992, 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
1992- Label and catalog number
- Freeze Records MR 50022
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1992- Label and catalog number
- Freeze Records MR-50022
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
MR-50022-A SAMBA REMIXES HOUSE OF GYPSIES I - I PAUL-VP SRCRunout side A; SRC stamped
MR-50022-AA I - I SAMBA REMIXES HOUSE OF GYPSIES PS-VP SRCRunout side B; SRC stamped
US
1992- Label and catalog number
- Freeze Records MR-50019
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Misprint
US
1992- Label and catalog number
- Freeze Records MR-50019
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MR 50019-A SP I - I Dmm Europadisk NYA-Side Runout Etching
MR 50019-B SP I - I Dmm Europadisk NYB-Side Runout Etching
Italy
1992- Label and catalog number
- UMM UMM 055
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
UMM 055-A 30 10 92 InzadiRunout area side A
UMM 055-B 30 10 92 InzadiRunout area side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Italy | UMM UMM 055First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | Italy | UMM UMM 042First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Mexico | Peerless LPS-196 / Peerless PEE-20212First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | US | Freeze Records MR-5002212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited |
| 1992 | US | Freeze Records MR-50019First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | US | Freeze Records MR 50022First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | US | Freeze Records MR-50022First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1992 | US | Freeze Records MR-50019First year12", 45 RPM, Misprint | 12", 45 RPM, Misprint |
| 1992 | US | Freeze Records MR-5001912", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1992 | US | Freeze Records MR-50019First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | Mexico | Peerless Edición Especial LPS-196 / PEE-2021212", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Netherlands | Freeze Records FREEZE 130212", White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 2013 | Netherlands | Freeze Records FREEZE 130212" | 12" |
Tracklist
- ASamba (Tee's Freeze Mix)5:45
- B1Kool Life (Classic Dub)5:51
- B2Samba (Extended Mix)5:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Samba / Kool Life are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Samba / Kool Life are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1992 and 2013.
When was Samba / Kool Life first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in US, Italy, Mexico. One of them is Freeze Records MR-50019.
How do I tell if my copy of Samba / Kool Life is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MR-50019, MR 50022, MR-50022, UMM 055) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MR 50019-A SP I - I Dmm Europadisk NY and MR 50019-B SP I - I Dmm Europadisk NY. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Samba / Kool Life 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.