Italy
1973- Label and catalog number
- Musidisc SM 3598
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SM-3598-A 5-10-73
SM-3598-B 5-10-73
Vinyl pressings
Soul Makossa
by Lafayette Afro Rock Band · 1973
16 pressings6 countriesAfrobeatSoulFunkFunk / Soul
Soul Makossa was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Soul Makossa
4 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 2 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Musidisc SM 3598
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SM-3598-A 5-10-73A side runout
SM-3598-B 5-10-73B side runout
Italy
1973- Label and catalog number
- Musidisc SM 3598
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SM-3598-A 5-10-73
SM-3598-B 5-10-73
Spain
1973- Label and catalog number
- Marfer M. 70-048 S
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
M 70.048‧s‧A‧1N¹Runout side A
M 70.048‧s‧B‧1N¹Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Italy | Musidisc SM 3598First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Italy | Musidisc SM 3598First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Italy | Musidisc SM 3598First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Spain | Marfer M. 70-048 SFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | Musidisc 30 CV 1269LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | Musidisc 30 CV 1269LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Editions Makossa EM23.04LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Editions Makossa EM23.04LP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | France | Hi & Fly Records H&F 3347LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2003 | France | Hi & Fly Records H&F 0017 PM 3001LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2009 | US | As The Record Turns Inc. ART LP 009LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2009 | US | As The Record Turns Inc. ART LP 009LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | US | Topomic Music VMP-038LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | UK | Strut STRUT300LPLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Worldwide | Strut STRUT300LPBLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Musidisc SM 3598LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Soul Makossa4:20
- A2Azeta5:50
- A3Oglenon8:10
- B1Voodounon4:50
- B2Hihache6:50
- B3Nicky6:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soul Makossa are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Soul Makossa are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1973 and 2024.
When was Soul Makossa first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Italy, Spain. One of them is Musidisc SM 3598.
How do I tell if my copy of Soul Makossa is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SM 3598, M. 70-048 S) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SM-3598-A 5-10-73 and SM-3598-B 5-10-73. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Soul Makossa 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.
