France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Fiesta 360.039
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
360039 A T1A side runout stamped
360039 B T1B side runout stamped
360.039 AA side label
360.039 BB side label
Manu DibangoO Boso
Vinyl pressings
O Boso
by Manu Dibango · 1972
14 pressings9 countriesJazz-FunkAfricanFunk / SoulFolk
O Boso was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 O Boso
8 pressings came out in 1972, 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- London Records SH 8451
- Format
- LP
Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- London Records LFS 9008
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LFS-9008-B-2A Side Label
LFS-9008-BB Side Label
Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- London Records DL 3006
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- London Records DL 3006
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Israel
1972- Label and catalog number
- Fiesta 360.039PAX ISK 1104
- 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | London Records LFS 9008First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Canada | London Records DL 3006First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1972 | Canada | London Records DL 3006First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | France | Fiesta 360.039First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | Israel | Fiesta 360.039 / PAX ISK 1104First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Mexico | Son-Art d-509First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | UK | London Records SH 8451First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | Venezuela | London Records LPS 88113First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | France | Fiesta 360.039LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Blue Elephant BE 877.041LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Turkey | Decca 360.039 / Decca 451LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Australia | World Record Club S/5760LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | London Records DL 3006LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | London Records DL 3006LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1New Bell (Hard Pulsation)6:51
- A2Nights In Zeralda4:38
- A3Hibiscus6:23
- B1Dangwa (Three Points)6:00
- B2Wild Man In The City4:20
- B3O Boso5:23
- B4Ngosso2:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of O Boso are there?
14 vinyl pressings of O Boso are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1972 and 1974.
When was O Boso first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in France, UK, Canada, Israel and more. One of them is Fiesta 360.039.
How do I tell if my copy of O Boso is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 360.039, SH 8451, LFS 9008, DL 3006) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 360039 A T1 and 360039 B T1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is O Boso 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.
