UK
July 21, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Lisson Records DOLEQ 2
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DOLEQ-2.A² MT. NOEL DAMONT 3Runout etched side A
DOLEQ-2-B2 1 MT. DAMONTRunout etched side B
Mondo KanéNew York Afternoon
Vinyl pressings
New York Afternoon
by Mondo Kané · 1986
11 pressings5 countriesBossa NovaLatin JazzJazzFunk / Soul
New York Afternoon was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 New York Afternoon
11 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
UK
July 21, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Lisson Records DOLE 2PWL Empire DOLE 2
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DOLE 2 A 1 MT.1 DAMONT FRunout side A
DOLE 2 B 1 MT.1 DAMONT FRunout side B
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Lisson Records DOLEQ 2
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Germany
July 21, 1986- Label and catalog number
- RCA PT 40880
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Spain
July 21, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Lisson Records DOLEQ 2
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB40879RCA PB 40879
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM DSB-5533 A-1/7-86Runout side A
DM DSB-5533 B-1/7-86Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Europe | RCA PB40879 / RCA PB 40879First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | Carrere 8691First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | France | Carrere 14.075First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Germany | Chic 6.20625 AEFirst year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | Chic 6.14652First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Spain | Zafiro OOS-932 / Lisson Records OOS-932First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | UK | Lisson Records DOLEQ 2First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Germany | RCA PT 40880First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Lisson Records DOLEQ 2First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Lisson Records DOLEQ 2First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Lisson Records DOLE 2 / PWL Empire DOLE 2First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1New York Afternoon (Extended Version)5:39
- A2New York Afternoon (Little Samba Mix)2:37
- B1New York Afternoon (Nip On Mix)2:36
- B2Manhattan Morning4:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of New York Afternoon are there?
11 vinyl pressings of New York Afternoon are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was New York Afternoon first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, Germany, Spain, Europe and more. One of them is Lisson Records DOLEQ 2, released July 21, 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of New York Afternoon is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DOLEQ 2, DOLE 2, PT 40880, PB40879) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DOLEQ-2.A² MT. NOEL DAMONT 3 and DOLEQ-2-B2 1 MT. DAMONT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is New York Afternoon 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.