US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9428Fantasy 9428
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
F-9428-A-RE3Runout, Side A
F-9428-B-1Runout, Side B
Letta MbuluNaturally
Vinyl pressings
Naturally
by Letta Mbulu · 1973
15 pressings7 countriesSoul-JazzJazz-FunkSoulJazz
Naturally 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 Naturally
7 pressings came out in 1973, 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.
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9428Fantasy 9428
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
F9428-1-RE3Runout, Side A
F9428-2 RERunout, Side B
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy 9428Fantasy F-9428 DJ
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · DJ Copy
- Runout / matrix
F 9428-A-RE3 I A1Side A runout
F9428 B̸2̸-̸1̸ B-1 I A1Side B runout
F-9428ASide A label
F-9428BSide B label
France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy 6011
- Format
- LP, Album
Mozambique
1973- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown ICC 8011
- Format
- LP, Album
Philippines
1973- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9428
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
F-9428-ASide A
F-9428-BSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | France | Fantasy 6011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Mozambique | Tamla Motown ICC 8011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Philippines | Fantasy F-9428First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | South Africa | IRC ICC 8011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Fantasy F-9428 / Fantasy 9428First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Fantasy F-9428 / Fantasy 9428First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Fantasy 9428 / Fantasy F-9428 DJFirst yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | Spain | Fantasy M 40-063 SLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Venezuela | Fantasy 9428LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Fantasy 9428 / Fantasy F-9428LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | South Africa | Plum Records GSL 253LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | South Africa | Fantasy FANT 88LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Mozambique | Tamla Motown ICC 8011LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Fantasy F-9428LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | US | Fantasy F-9428 / Fantasy 9428LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Afro Texas3:31
- A2Learn To Love3:33
- A3Noma Themba3:28
- A4Kube3:17
- A5Hareje4:06
- B1Never Leave You4:05
- B2Now We May Begin3:35
- B3Saddest Day5:00
- B4Setho4:20
- B5Zimkile3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Naturally are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Naturally are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1973 and 1989.
When was Naturally first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, France, Mozambique, Philippines and more. One of them is Fantasy F-9428.
How do I tell if my copy of Naturally is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F-9428, 9428, 6011, ICC 8011) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, F-9428-A-RE3 and F-9428-B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Naturally 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.
