France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Fiesta 360 052
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Super Kumba
by Manu Dibango · 1974
16 pressings11 countriesAfrobeatSambaFunkLatin
Super Kumba was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Super Kumba
9 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Fiesta 360 052
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
360 052Side A
360 052Side B
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Fiesta 360.052
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
360052 A1Face A
360052 B1Face B
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- London Records DL.3013
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DL-3013-A y.Side 1 Runout Etched
DL-3013-B y.Side 2 Runout Etched
Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Nova 6.22127 AS
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6.22 127-00-1 Manufactured in GermanyA side runout stamped
6.22 127-00-2 Manufactured in GermanyB side runout stamped
6.22 127-00-1A side label & runout
6.22 127-00-2B side label & runout
Israel
1974- Label and catalog number
- Fiesta 360.052
- 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 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | London Records DL.3013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | France | Fiesta 360 052First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | France | Fiesta 360 052First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | France | Fiesta 360.052First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Nova 6.22127 ASFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Nova 6.22127 ASFirst yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | Israel | Fiesta 360.052First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Italy | Decca 360.052 I / Fiesta 360.052 IFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Venezuela | London Records LPS-88.419First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Greece | Minos MILP 10015LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Greece | Minos MILP 10015 / Fiesta 360.052LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Kenya | African 360.052 / Fiesta 360 052LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Turkey | Decca 360.052 / Decca 553LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | South Africa | Black Music BMC (L) 518LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | South Africa | Gallo GSL 289 / Teal Sound GSL 289LP | LP |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Mozambique | RAK BMC 518LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Super Kumba6:50
- A2Kata Kata4:16
- A3Bwembe Na Bwemba3:03
- A4Mabola Mongo (Instrumental)3:18
- B1Wasa N' Dolo3:58
- B2Diboki3:20
- B3Soir Au Village3:57
- B4Wana Di Lambo6:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Super Kumba are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Super Kumba are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1974 and 1986.
When was Super Kumba first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in France, Canada, Germany, Israel and more. One of them is Fiesta 360 052.
How do I tell if my copy of Super Kumba is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 360 052, 360.052, DL.3013, 6.22127 AS) 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 Super Kumba 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.
