France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Disques Espérance ESP 155 506
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ESP 155506 A DS.Runout side A
ESP 155506 B DS.Runout side B
Miriam MakebaA Promise
Vinyl pressings
A Promise
by Miriam Makeba · 1974
20 pressings9 countriesFolkWorld& Country
A Promise 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 A Promise
4 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 4 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.
German Democratic Republic (GDR)
1974- Label and catalog number
- AMIGA 8 55 416
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
8 55 416-1A F74 GR NT 1074Runout side A
8 55 416-2C F74 W NT 10Runout side B
Italy
1974- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 80511
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CI 8011-1LLabel side A
CI 8011-2LLabel side B
Scandinavia
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor YSPL 1-544
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DSAE - 2183Side A
DSAE - 2184Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 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 | France | Disques Espérance ESP 155 506First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 55 416First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | Not On Label 8 55 416LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1974 | Italy | CBS CBS 80511First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Scandinavia | RCA Victor YSPL 1-544First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 55 416LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | South Africa | Black Music BMC(L) 513 / Black Music BMC (L) 513LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Spain | Marfer T.22-854-SLP | LP |
| 1975 | Spain | Marfer M. 30-230 SLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | Disques Espérance ESP 155 506 / Disques Espérance ESP 155.506LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | Disques Espérance ESP 155 506 / Disques Espérance ESP 155506LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Disques Espérance ESP 155 506 / Disques Espérance ESP 155.506LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 55 416LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1979 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 55 416LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | pläne 88 203LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1987 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 55 416LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Angola | Editions Syliphone Conakry ESP 155506LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Black Music BMKLP - 01LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Disques Espérance ESP 155 506LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Kenya | World Record Co. ESP 155 506 / BMKLP 01LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Promise4:44
- A2Quite It4:00
- A3We Got To Make It4:10
- A4Mama Ndiyalila3:26
- A5La Guinee Guine3:15
- B1Hauteng4:50
- B2Mama4:22
- B3Moolouyame4:04
- B4Samba5:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Promise are there?
20 vinyl pressings of A Promise are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1974 and 1987.
When was A Promise first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in France, German Democratic Republic (GDR), Italy, Scandinavia. One of them is Disques Espérance ESP 155 506.
How do I tell if my copy of A Promise is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ESP 155 506, 8 55 416, CBS 80511, YSPL 1-544) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ESP 155506 A DS. and ESP 155506 B DS.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Promise 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.
