France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Decca 85.054
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
85054 A Y2
85054 B Y1
Manu DibangoAshiko Go
Vinyl pressings
Ashiko Go
by Manu Dibango · 1974
12 pressings9 countriesFunkFunk / Soul
Ashiko Go was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Ashiko Go
8 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 7 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.
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Fiesta 51.226
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
[AREACEM logo] 51226 A P1Machine-stamped runout area side A
[AREACEM logo] 51226 B P2Machine-stamped runout area side B
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- London Records L 2561
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M-307 G QA side etched runout
M-308 G QB side etched runout
M 307A side label
M 308B side label
Greece
1974- Label and catalog number
- Minos MSI 1049
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Italy
1974- Label and catalog number
- Decca C 16705
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
85.054 ALabel side A
85.054 BLabel side B
Kenya
1974- Label and catalog number
- Decca 51.226
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
51226 A
51226 B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | London Records L 2561First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Decca 85.054First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | France | Fiesta 51.226First year7" | 7" |
| 1974 | Greece | Minos 10497", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1974 | Greece | Minos MSI 1049First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Italy | Decca C 16705First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Kenya | Decca 51.226First year7" | 7" |
| 1974 | Turkey | Decca 74102First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Venezuela | London Records 2140First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Angola | Rebita 100084 / 512267", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Israel | PAX 85.0547", Stereo, Mono · Mono | 7", Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Turkey | Disko AC 17", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- AAshiko Go3:47
- BSango Pouss Pouss3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ashiko Go are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Ashiko Go are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Ashiko Go first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in France, Canada, Greece, Italy and more. One of them is Decca 85.054.
How do I tell if my copy of Ashiko Go is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 85.054, 51.226, L 2561, MSI 1049) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 85054 A Y2 and 85054 B Y1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ashiko Go 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.
