Belgium
1975- Label and catalog number
- African 91016
- Format
- 7" · French print picture sleeve
Mayaula MayoniChérie Bondowe
Vinyl pressings
Chérie Bondowe
by Mayaula Mayoni · 1975
18 pressings4 countriesAfricanPopFolkWorld
Chérie Bondowe was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Chérie Bondowe
2 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Kenya
1975- Label and catalog number
- ASL ASL 7-3321
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Belgium | African 91 0167", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1975 | Belgium | African 91016First year7" | 7" |
| 1975 | France | African 91.0167", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1975 | France | African 91.0167", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1975 | France | African 91.0167", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1975 | France | African 91 016 / African 91.016 B7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1975 | France | African 91.0167", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1975 | France | African 91.0167", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1975 | France | African 91.0167", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1975 | France | African 91.0167", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1975 | France | African 91 0167", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1975 | Kenya | ASL ASL 7-3321First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | France | African 91.0167", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1977 | Zaire | Zebi ZEB 0017", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Zebi M 0017", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Belgium | Zebi M 0017", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Belgium | Zebi M 0017", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Belgium | Zebi M 0017", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AChérie Bondowe
- BChérie Bondowe (Suite)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Chérie Bondowe are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Chérie Bondowe are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1975 and 1977.
When was Chérie Bondowe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Belgium, Kenya. One of them is African 91016.
How do I tell if my copy of Chérie Bondowe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 91016, ASL 7-3321) 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 Chérie Bondowe 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.