Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 465494 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
14-465494 1ASide A
14-465494 1BSide B
Kassav'Majestik Zouk
Vinyl pressings
Majestik Zouk
by Kassav' · 1989
10 pressings6 countriesZoukFolkWorld& Country
Majestik Zouk was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Majestik Zouk
9 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 465494 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
14-465494 2ASide A
14-465494 2BSide B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic 465494 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
465494 A1Side A
465494 B1Side B
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C 45353
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 45353
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C 45353
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL 45353-1A G-1 VLADOA-side etched runout
BL 45353-1A G-1 VLADOB-side etched runout
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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Brazil | CBS CBS 465494 1First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | CBS CBS 465494 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Europe | CBS CBS 465494 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Spain | CBS CBS 465494 1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Spain | Columbia CBS 465494 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | UK | Epic 465494 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | US | Columbia C 45353First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | US | Columbia FC 45353First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | US | Columbia C 45353First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Columbia COL 465494 2LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1'Sé Dam' Bonjou4:12
- A2Djoni4:17
- A3Wép4:09
- A4Raché Tchè4:03
- A5Ou Lé3:50
- B1Dézodiè3:49
- B2Konkibin'3:19
- B3Doméyis4:10
- B4An Mwé4:19
- B5Apré Zouk La3:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Majestik Zouk are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Majestik Zouk are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Majestik Zouk first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Europe, UK, US, Brazil and more. One of them is CBS CBS 465494 1.
How do I tell if my copy of Majestik Zouk is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS 465494 1, 465494 1, C 45353, FC 45353) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 14-465494 1A and 14-465494 1B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Majestik Zouk 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.