Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 881 687-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
881 687-1 S1 320 1 ARunout A, stamped
881 687-1 S1 320 1 ERunout B, stamped
Manu DibangoAbele Dance
Vinyl pressings
Abele Dance
by Manu Dibango · 1984
13 pressings5 countriesDubElectroJazzdanceElectronic
Abele Dance was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Abele Dance
11 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 4 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.
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CART 339Celluloid CART 339
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CART-339-A2
CART-339-B2
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CART 339Celluloid CART 339
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CART-339-A1 NOELA Side
CART-339-B1 MT.B Side
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CAR 339Celluloid CAR 339
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CART 339Celluloid CART 339
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CART 339Celluloid CART 339
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CART-339-A1 NOEL
CART-339-B1
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | France | Carrere 8428 / Carrere 8.428First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | France | Carrere 13585 / Celluloid 13585First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | France | Carrere CAR-339First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label |
| 1984 | Germany | Polydor 881 687-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | UK | Carrere CART 339 / Celluloid CART 339First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Carrere CART 339 / Celluloid CART 339First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Carrere CAR 339 / Celluloid CAR 339First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Carrere CART 339 / Celluloid CART 339First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1984 | UK | Carrere CART 339 / Celluloid CART 339First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | USA & Canada | Celluloid CEL 171First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | USA & Canada | Celluloid CEL 171First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | Sweden | Fat Records & Tapes 12 FAT 0112", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Sweden | Fat Records & Tapes FAT 1017", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AAbele Dance6:50
- BAbele Dance (Dub Mix)8:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Abele Dance are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Abele Dance are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Abele Dance first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Germany, UK, France, USA & Canada. One of them is Polydor 881 687-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Abele Dance is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 881 687-1, CART 339, CAR 339, 8428) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 881 687-1 S1 320 1 A and 881 687-1 S1 320 1 E. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Abele Dance 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.
