France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Fiesta 51.207Fiesta 51.207 A
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
51207 A L1Runout side A
51207 B L1Runout side B
51.207 ALabel side A
51.207 BLabel side B
Manu DibangoPêpê Soup / Weya
Vinyl pressings
Pêpê Soup / Weya
by Manu Dibango · 1973
10 pressings8 countriesAfro-Cuban JazzFunkAfricanJazz
Pêpê Soup / Weya 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 Pêpê Soup / Weya
5 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- London Records L 2552
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
M-295 KA etched
M-296 K QB etched
M 295A label
M 296B label
Greece
1973- Label and catalog number
- Minos MSI 1041
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Italy
1973- Label and catalog number
- Decca C 16700
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
51.207 ALabel side A
51.207 BLabel side B
Turkey
1973- Label and catalog number
- Decca 73113
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | London Records L 2552First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | France | Fiesta 51.207 / Fiesta 51.207 AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1973 | Greece | Minos MSI 1041First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Italy | Decca C 16700First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Turkey | Decca 73113First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Spain | Decca MO 14027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Spain | Decca MO 14027", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | Italy | Decca 512077", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1975 | Angola | Rebita R:100747", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Mexico | Son-Art 45/14997", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- APêpê Soup4:00
- BWeya4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pêpê Soup / Weya are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Pêpê Soup / Weya are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1973 and 1975.
When was Pêpê Soup / Weya first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in France, Canada, Greece, Italy and more. One of them is Fiesta 51.207.
How do I tell if my copy of Pêpê Soup / Weya is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 51.207, L 2552, MSI 1041, C 16700) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 51207 A L1 and 51207 B L1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Pêpê Soup / Weya 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.
