Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- London Records L. 2546
- Format
- 7", Single
Manu DibangoSoul Makossa / Lily
Vinyl pressings
Soul Makossa / Lily
by Manu Dibango · 1972
67 pressings28 countriesFunkAfricanAfrobeatFunk / Soul
Soul Makossa / Lily 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 Soul Makossa / Lily
12 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 7 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- London Records L 2546
- Format
- 7", Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
51-199-A-3
51-199-B-2
Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- London Records L. 2546
- Format
- 7", Single
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Fiesta 51.199
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Orange labels
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Fiesta 51.199
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Greece
1972- Label and catalog number
- Minos MSI 1036
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 67 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s60 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | London Records L. 2546First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | Canada | London Records L 2546First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Canada | London Records L. 2546First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | France | Fiesta 51.199First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | France | Fiesta 51.199First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | Fiesta 51.199First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Greece | Minos MSI 1036First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Greece | Minos MSI 1036First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Israel | Fiesta 51.199First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Blue Elephant BE 24.536First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Portugal | London International P-HL 10 423DFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Venezuela | London Records 2108First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Angola | Rebita R100757", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | Argentina | Red Bird Records 401.40017" | 7" |
| 1973 | Argentina | Music Hall 32.0457", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | US | Giant Records PRO-A-702812", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Unknown | Atlantic 45-297112", Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo | 12", Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo |
| 2014 | Unknown | Atlantic 45-297112", Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo, Colored vinyl | 12", Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | Unknown | Atlantic 45-297112", 45 RPM, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo |
| 2014 | Unknown | Atlantic 45-297112", Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo, Colored vinyl | 12", Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Fiesta 51.199 A / Fiesta 51.199 A7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Atlantic 45-297112", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo, Mono · Unofficial, Mono | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo, Mono · Unofficial, Mono |
Tracklist
- ASoul Makossa4:30
- BLily3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soul Makossa / Lily are there?
67 vinyl pressings of Soul Makossa / Lily are listed here, from 28 countries, released between 1972 and 2014.
When was Soul Makossa / Lily first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Canada, France, Greece, Israel and more. One of them is London Records L. 2546.
How do I tell if my copy of Soul Makossa / Lily is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use L. 2546, L 2546, 51.199, MSI 1036) 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 Soul Makossa / Lily 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.
