France
1986- Label and catalog number
- GD Productions GD 36
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MPO (Symbol) GD 036 ASide A Etched
MPO (Symbol) GD 36 BXSide B Etched
Jocelyne BeroardSiwo
Vinyl pressings
Siwo
by Jocelyne Beroard · 1986
10 pressings2 countriesZoukFolkWorld& Country
Siwo was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Siwo
6 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year. 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.
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- GD Productions GD36
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MPO [logo Translab] GD036 A
MPO [logo Translab] GD36 BX
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Sonafric SAF5057
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- GD Productions GD36
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MPO (Symbol) GD 036 ASide A Etched
MPO (Symbol) GD 36 BXSide B Etched
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- GD Productions GD 36
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
MPO (Symbol) GD 036 ASide A Etched
MPO (Symbol) GD 36 BXSide B Etched
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- GD Productions GD 36
- Format
- LP, Album, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
MPO (Symbol) GD 036 AXSide A Etched
MPO (Symbol) GD 36 BSide B Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | France | GD Productions GD 36First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | France | GD Productions GD36First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | France | Sonafric SAF5057First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | France | GD Productions GD36First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | France | GD Productions GD 36First yearLP | LP |
| 1986 | France | GD Productions GD 36First yearLP, Album, Misprint | LP, Album, Misprint |
| 1988 | UK | Greensleeves Records GREL 2004LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | GD Productions GD36LP, Misprint | LP, Misprint |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | France | Wagram Music 3333456 / Zouk ZOUK 1505LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | France | Zouk Zouk 1505LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Siwo4:28
- A2Sa Ki Ta La5:07
- A3Prese4:43
- B1Kaye Manman4:11
- B2Kolé Séré4:42
- B3Son La Ri4:37
- B4Mi Tchè Mwen4:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Siwo are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Siwo are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1986 and 2016.
When was Siwo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in France. One of them is GD Productions GD 36.
How do I tell if my copy of Siwo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GD 36, GD36, SAF5057) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO (Symbol) GD 036 A and MPO (Symbol) GD 36 BX. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Siwo 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.