France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Fiesta 360.048
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
360 048 A K3Runout side A
360048.B Y4Runout side B
Vinyl pressings
Makossa Man
by Manu Dibango · 1973
25 pressings17 countriesAfrobeatFunkJazzFunk / Soul
Makossa Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Makossa Man
12 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 9 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Fiesta 360.048
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
360048.A Y1Runout side A
360048.B Y1Runout side B
France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Fiesta 360.048
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Orange Labels
Australia
1973- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 7276
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- London Records DL 3007
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DL-3007-A KRunout Side 1, Stamped
DL-3007-B KRunout Side 2, Stamped
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- London Records DL 3007
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Atlantic SD 7276First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | London Records DL 3007First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | London Records DL 3007First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | El Salvador | Atlantic SD 7276First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | France | Fiesta 360.048First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | France | Fiesta 360.048First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | France | Fiesta 360.048First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Israel | Fiesta ISK.1110 / Fiesta ISK - 1110First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Italy | Decca 360.048 I / Fiesta 360.048 IFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Panama | Atlantic SD-7276First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | South Africa | Decca SGALP 1715First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Venezuela | London Records LPS 88351First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Brazil | Red Bird Records 404.4004LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Nova SDL 8001LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Nova SDL 8001LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | Atlantic SD 7276 / Atlantic WEA-10517LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Mexico | Son-Art DS-591 / Son-Art D-591LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Pêpê Soup4:00
- A2Weya5:55
- A3Tôm Tôm4:55
- A4Mwassa Makossa6:05
- B1Moni4:15
- B2Essimo6:05
- B3Lakisane4:30
- B4Senga5:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Makossa Man are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Makossa Man are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1973 and 1974.
When was Makossa Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in France, Australia, Canada, El Salvador and more. One of them is Fiesta 360.048.
How do I tell if my copy of Makossa Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 360.048, SD 7276, DL 3007, ISK.1110) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 360 048 A K3 and 360048.B Y4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Makossa Man 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.
