France
1981- Label and catalog number
- CRC Records 2933 128
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
2933 128 1(Variation 1) A side
2933 128 2(Variation 1) B side
2933 128 A POLYGRAM 1G2(Variation 2) A side
2933 128 B POLYGRAM 1G2(Variation 2) B side
Manu DibangoAmbassador
Vinyl pressings
Ambassador
by Manu Dibango · 1981
10 pressings6 countriesJazz-FunkDiscoAfrobeatJazz
Ambassador was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Ambassador
9 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 6 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Island Records ILPS 9658
- Format
- LP
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Island Records ILPS 9658
- Format
- LP
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mango MLPS 9658
- Format
- LP · Hauppauge Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MLPS-9658-A STERLING 1-1 A- [symbol]Side A runout, [symbol] triangle with dot inside
MLPS-9658-B STERLING A-2 [symbol]Side B runout, [symbol] triangle with dot inside
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mango MLPS 9658
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MLPS-9658-A-CP2 (Etched Five Point Star) Sterling PSide A
MLPS-9658-B-CP2 SterlingSide B
Italy
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2393 169
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2393 169 1 1 520 24 08 81 1Side A Etched
2393 169 2 1 520 2Side B Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | France | CRC Records 2933 128First yearLP | LP |
| 1981 | Italy | Polydor 2393 169First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Portugal | Da Nova 10028First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Spain | Carnaby TXS3224First yearLP | LP |
| 1981 | Spain | Carnaby TXS 3224First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | UK | Island Records ILPS 9658First yearLP | LP |
| 1981 | UK | Island Records ILPS 9658LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1981 | UK | Island Records ILPS 9658First yearLP | LP |
| 1981 | US | Mango MLPS 9658First yearLP | LP |
| 1981 | US | Mango MLPS 9658First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Happy Feeling6:30
- A2Cava Chouia5:15
- A3Bona Sango4:40
- B1Choc 'N' Soul5:40
- B2Night Jet6:40
- B3Kumbale Style5:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ambassador are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Ambassador are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Ambassador first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in France, UK, US, Italy and more. One of them is CRC Records 2933 128.
How do I tell if my copy of Ambassador is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2933 128, ILPS 9658, MLPS 9658, 2393 169) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2933 128 1 and 2933 128 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ambassador 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.
