Italy
1979- Label and catalog number
- WEA T 18045
- Format
- 7"
Janne Önnerud & GängetThe Lion Sleeps Tonight / Still The Same
Vinyl pressings
The Lion Sleeps Tonight / Still The Same
by Janne Önnerud & Gänget · 1979
13 pressings9 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
The Lion Sleeps Tonight / Still The Same was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 The Lion Sleeps Tonight / Still The Same
13 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 9 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.
Italy
1979- Label and catalog number
- WEA T 18045
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
T 18045-ARunout area side A
T 18045-BRunout area side B
18045/1Label side A
18045/2Label side B
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Interfusion X 13047
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Interfusion K7552
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Belgium
1979- Label and catalog number
- GIP 3030-X
- Format
- 7", Single
Greece
1979- Label and catalog number
- Music-Box MB 10089
- Format
- 7"
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.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Interfusion X 13047First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1979 | Australia | Interfusion K7552First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Belgium | GIP 3030-XFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | Greece | Music-Box MB 10089First year7" | 7" |
| 1979 | Italy | WEA T 18045First year7" | 7" |
| 1979 | Italy | WEA T 18045First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Interfusion K 7552First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | Peru | Iempsa 01.15.1652First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | Portugal | Alvorada 09-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Spain | CBS CBS 7444First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | Sweden | Frituna FSUP-2First yearSingle Sided, Limited Edition, 12" · Limited, Colored vinyl | Single Sided, Limited Edition, 12" · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | Sweden | Frituna FR-1062First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | Sweden | Frituna FSUP-2First year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided |
Tracklist
- AThe Lion Sleeps Tonight4:41
- BStill The Same3:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Lion Sleeps Tonight / Still The Same are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Lion Sleeps Tonight / Still The Same are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was The Lion Sleeps Tonight / Still The Same first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Italy, Australia, Belgium, Greece and more. One of them is WEA T 18045.
How do I tell if my copy of The Lion Sleeps Tonight / Still The Same is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T 18045, X 13047, K7552, 3030-X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Lion Sleeps Tonight / Still The Same 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.