France
1953- Label and catalog number
- Contrepoint M.C. 20.045
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CPTM - 30.010 - BB Side (Handwritten)
CPTM - 30.010 - AA Side (Handwritten)
Vinyl pressings
Musique D'Afrique Occidentale
by Mandinka · 1953
17 pressings4 countriesField RecordingAfricanFolkWorld
Musique D'Afrique Occidentale was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Musique D'Afrique Occidentale
3 pressings came out in 1953, the album's first year. 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
1953- Label and catalog number
- Contrepoint M.C. 20.045
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CPTM - 30.010 - BB Side (Handwritten)
CPTM - 30.010 - AA Side (Handwritten)
France
1953- Label and catalog number
- Contrepoint M.C. 20.045Contrepoint MC. 20.045
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CPTM - 30.010 - BB Side (Handwritten)
CPTM - 30.010 - AA Side (Handwritten)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | France | Contrepoint M.C. 20.045First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1953 | France | Contrepoint M.C. 20.045First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1953 | France | Contrepoint M.C. 20.045 / Contrepoint MC. 20.045First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1954 | US | Esoteric ES-529LP | LP |
| 1955 | UK | London International TWBV 91105LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Counterpoint CPT-529LP, Album | LP, Album |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | France | Disques Vogue LVLX 193LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1969 | US | Roulette SR-9003LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | France | Disques Vogue LDM 30.116LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1972 | France | Disques Vogue LVLX. 193LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | XTRA XTRA 1124LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Olympic Records 6110LP | LP |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Japan | Vogue K18C-5187 / Vogue K18C 5187LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1985 | Japan | Vogue K18C-5187 / Vogue K18C 5187LP, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Counterpoint / Esoteric Records CPT-529LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Counterpoint / Esoteric Records CPT-529LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Counterpoint / Esoteric Records CPT-529LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- Malinké, Guinée Française
- A1Musique De Fête (Trois Balafon Et Une Chanteuse)
- A2Solo De Harpe-Luth
- A3Chant Des Louanges (Voix De Femme Et Kora)
- A4Batterie (Tambours D'eau Et Deux Tambours)
- A5Fête De Circoncision (Flûte, Chœur Et Tambour)
- A6Danse Des Chasseurs (Harpe Et Chœur)
- A7Danse Des Femmes (Tambours Et Chœur)
- Baoulé, Côte D'Ivoire
- B1Appel, Entrée, Danse De Glaou
- B2Duo De Flûtes
- B3Solo D'Arc Musical
- B4Solo De Xylophone
- B5Chœur D'hommes Et Harpe
- B6Danse D'un Guérisseur (Chant Et Batterie)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Musique D'Afrique Occidentale are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Musique D'Afrique Occidentale are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1953 and 1985.
When was Musique D'Afrique Occidentale first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in France. One of them is Contrepoint M.C. 20.045.
How do I tell if my copy of Musique D'Afrique Occidentale is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M.C. 20.045) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CPTM - 30.010 - B and CPTM - 30.010 - A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Musique D'Afrique Occidentale 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.