France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 91-021
- Format
- LP, Album · Green Translucent
- Runout / matrix
91021-AA-Side
91021-BB-Side
KongasAnikana-O
Vinyl pressings
Anikana-O
by Kongas · 1978
14 pressings10 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Anikana-O was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Anikana-O
11 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 8 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.
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 90287
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
agi 789 BLY 90287 ARunout side A
agi 789 BLY 90287 BRunout side B
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 91-021
- Format
- LP, Promo, Limited Edition · Green Translucent
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SA 8512
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SA 8512A 1 TM/JR STERLING A1I ISide A Runout, variant 1
SA 8512B 1 TM/JR STERLING I A1GSide B Runout, variant 1
SA 8512A 1 TM/JR STERLING A1 C LSide A Runout, variant 2
SA 8512B 1 TM/JR STERLING I A2 ESide B Runout, variant 2
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SA 8512 (DJ)Salsoul Records SA 8512
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SA 8512 A 1 TM/JR STERLING A1F IRunout A, variant 1
SA 8512 B 1 TM/JR STERLING I A1HRunout B, variant 1
SA 8512 A 1 TM/JR STERLING Ʌ1F IRunout A, variant 2
SA 8512 B 1 TM/JR STERLING I Ʌ1IRunout B, variant 2
Argentina
1978- Label and catalog number
- Barclay BLS-70034
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
91021 A 1SSide A
91021 B 1SSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Argentina | Barclay BLS-70034First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Belgium | Barclay 91 021First yearLP · Colored vinyl | LP · Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | France | Barclay 91-021First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | France | Barclay 90287First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Barclay 91-021First yearLP, Promo, Limited Edition · Promo, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Promo, Limited Edition · Promo, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | Hong Kong | Barclay 90287First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Italy | Barclay 60076First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Mexico | Barclay EDI - 60466First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Turkey | Ronnex RON 88First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Salsoul Records SA 8512First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Salsoul Records SA 8512 (DJ) / Salsoul Records SA 8512First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | Japan | Barclay GP-677LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Barclay GP-677LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | South Korea | Barclay GP-677 / Han Kook Record Co. HBL1001LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Anikana-O10:14
- A2Kongas Fun6:09
- Medley
- B2Jungle5:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Anikana-O are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Anikana-O are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Anikana-O first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in France, US, Argentina, Belgium and more. One of them is Barclay 91-021.
How do I tell if my copy of Anikana-O is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 91-021, 90287, SA 8512, SA 8512 (DJ)) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 91021-A and 91021-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Anikana-O 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.
