France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Fiesta 362.001
- Format
- LP, Album
Manu DibangoManu 76
Vinyl pressings
Manu 76
by Manu Dibango · 1976
15 pressings12 countriesAfrobeatFunkDiscoJazz
Manu 76 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 Manu 76
14 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 11 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Fiesta 362.001
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
YD. [AREACEM logo] 362001AYD₂Side A runout
[AREACEM logo] 362001BYD₂ Y.D.Side B runout
Angola
1976- Label and catalog number
- Decca SLPDP-5016
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- London Records DL. 3014London Records DL-3014
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DL-3014A-1Y 1ARunout A, Stamped
DL-3014B-1Y 1ARunout B, Stamped
Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Decca 6.22642
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6.22642-01-1 Manufactured in Germany FA runout stamped / F etched
6.22642-01-2 Manufactured in Germany FB runout stamped / F etched
6.22642-01-1
6.22642-01-2
Greece
1976- Label and catalog number
- Minos MILP 10023
- 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Angola | Decca SLPDP-5016First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Canada | London Records DL. 3014 / London Records DL-3014First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | France | Fiesta 362.001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | France | Fiesta 362.001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Decca 6.22642First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Greece | Minos MILP 10023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Italy | Decca 362001IFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Italy | Fiesta 362001 I / Decca 362001 IFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | London Records GP 1043 / London Records 362.001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Kenya | African 362 001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Portugal | Decca SLPDZ 362001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Turkey | Decca 362.001 / Decca 734First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Turkey | Clan 703First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Venezuela | Palacio LPS-88.670First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Worldwide | Soul Makossa SMV08LP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Qui Est Fou De Qui? (Chouchou)3:57
- A2Bokilo's Boogie6:15
- A3Mimbo7:50
- B1Mouvement Ewondo7:50
- B2Besoka7:34
- B3Angola4:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Manu 76 are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Manu 76 are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1976 and 2024.
When was Manu 76 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in France, Angola, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Fiesta 362.001.
How do I tell if my copy of Manu 76 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 362.001, SLPDP-5016, DL. 3014, 6.22642) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Manu 76 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.
