Ireland
1971- Label and catalog number
- Fly Records BUG 14
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BUG 14 A-1U AO KT 2Stamped runout, side A
BUG 14 B-1U MG KT 1Stamped runout, side B
(BUG14A)Label, side A
(BUG14B)Label, side B
John KongosTokoloshe Man
Vinyl pressings
Tokoloshe Man
by John Kongos · 1971
24 pressings17 countriesPop RockVocalRockPop
Tokoloshe Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Tokoloshe Man
16 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 11 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
November 5, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Fly Records BUG 14
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
BUG 14 A 1-U LO KT 3Variant 1 Side A runout, stamped
BUG 14 B 1-U GGA KT 3Variant 1 Side B runout, stamped
BUG 14 A 1-U GUP KT 2Variant 2 Side A runout, stamped
BUG 14 B 1-U GRR KT 1Variant 2 Side B runout, stamped
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Fly Records BUG 14
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Push-out Centre
- Runout / matrix
BUG 14 A-1U AO KT 2Stamped runout, side A
BUG 14 B-1U MG KT 1Stamped runout, side B
(BUG14A)Label, side A
(BUG14B)Label, side B
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Fly Records BUG 14
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Big-hole Centre
- Runout / matrix
(BUG14A)Label side A
(BUG14B)Label side B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS-45760
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EKS-45760-ALabel side A
EKS-45760-BLabel side B
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Fly Records BUG 14
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint · Solid Centre
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | His Master's Voice EA-9730First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Australia | His Master's Voice EA-9730First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | France | Regal Zonophone 2 C006-93030 M / Regal Zonophone 2 C006.93.030 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Ariola 10 767 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Ireland | Fly Records BUG 14First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Ariola 10 767 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Parlophone NZP3415First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Scandinavia | Sonet T-7872First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | South Africa | RPM RPM.363First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | Spain | Ariola 10.767-AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Fly Records BUG 14First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | Fly Records BUG 14First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | Fly Records BUG 14First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1971 | US | Elektra EKS-45760First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Elektra EKS-45760First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Lebanon | Polydor PHI 87", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Turkey | Yankı 45 YP-15 / Yankı YP-157", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ATokoloshe Man3:50
- BCan Someone Please Direct Me Back To Earth
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tokoloshe Man are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Tokoloshe Man are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1971 and 1973.
When was Tokoloshe Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Ireland, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Fly Records BUG 14.
How do I tell if my copy of Tokoloshe Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BUG 14, EKS-45760, EA-9730, 2 C006-93030 M) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BUG 14 A-1U AO KT 2 and BUG 14 B-1U MG KT 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tokoloshe Man 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.
