France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Fiesta 51.269
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
51.269 ASide A
51.269 BSide B
Manu DibangoBig Blow / Aloko Party
Vinyl pressings
Big Blow / Aloko Party
by Manu Dibango · 1976
13 pressings6 countriesAfrobeatFunkFunk / Soul
Big Blow / Aloko Party was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Big Blow / Aloko Party
6 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 3 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Decca F R 13755
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZXDR-62050-T1-1CA-side runout - stamped
ZXDR-62051-T1-1CB-side runout - stamped
ZXDR 62050Label A
ZXDR 62051Label B
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Decca F R 13755
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Decca F R 13755
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZXDR-62050-T1-1CRunout side A
ZXDR-62051-T1-1CRunout side B
ZXDR 62050Label side A
ZXDR 62051Label side B
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Decca F R 13755
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Scandinavia
1976- Label and catalog number
- Sonet T-7946
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
T-7946-ASide A
T-7946-BSide B
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | France | Fiesta 51.269First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Scandinavia | Sonet T-7946First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | UK | Decca F R 13755First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | Decca F R 13755First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | UK | Decca F R 13755First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | Decca F R 13755First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | Telson L-1812", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Canada | Telson AF-5037" | 7" |
| 1977 | France | Fiesta 51.2827", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Scramble SRS 510.0707", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | US | Island Records IS 101112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Island Records ISD 868012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | US | Island Records ISD 868012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABig Blow4:01
- BAloko Party4:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Big Blow / Aloko Party are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Big Blow / Aloko Party are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1976 and 1978.
When was Big Blow / Aloko Party first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in France, UK, Scandinavia. One of them is Fiesta 51.269.
How do I tell if my copy of Big Blow / Aloko Party is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 51.269, F R 13755, T-7946) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 51.269 A and 51.269 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Big Blow / Aloko Party 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.
