France
1987- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 833 119-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
833 119-1 A MPORunout side A, etched
833 119-1 B MPORunout side B, etched
833 119-1Side A, printed on label side B
833 119-1 2Label side B
Vinyl pressings
Akwaba Beach
by Mory Kanté · 1987
21 pressings13 countriesAfricanElectronicFolkWorld
Akwaba Beach was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Akwaba Beach
12 pressings came out in 1987, 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 833 119-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
833 119-1 A MPORunout side A, etched
833 119-1 B MPORunout side B, etched
833 119-1Side A, printed on label side B
833 119-1 2Label side B
France
1987- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 833 119-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
833 119-1 A MPORunout side A, etched
833 119-1 B MPORunout side B, etched
833 119-1Side A, printed on label side B
833 119-1 2Label side B
France
1987- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 833 119-1
- Format
- LP, Album · Townhouse
- Runout / matrix
833 119 1 2Y1 113 TownhouseRunout side A, etched
833 119 1 1Y1 127 TownhouseRunout side B, etched
833 119-1Side A, printed on label side B
833 119-1 2Label side B
France
1987- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 833 119-1
- Format
- LP, Album · Townhouse
- Runout / matrix
833 119 1 2Y1 113 TownhouseRunout side A, etched
833 119 1 1Y1 127 TownhouseRunout side B, etched
833 119-1Side A, printed on label side B
833 119-1 2Label side B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 422 833 119-1Barclay 422 833 119-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
A-1 ▻ 422-833-119-1-A fw¢A-Side Runout Etching
A-1 ▻ 422-833-119-1-B fwB-Side Runout Etching
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | Barclay 833 119-1 / London Records 833 119-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Canada | Barclay 833 119-1 / London Records 833 119-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Europe | Barclay 833 119-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | France | Barclay 833 119-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | France | Barclay 833 119-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | France | Barclay 833 119-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | France | Barclay 833 119-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | France | Barclay 833 119-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Germany | Maison Barclay 8331191First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Spain | Barclay 833 119-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | Polydor 422 833 119-1 / Barclay 422 833 119-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | Polydor 422 833 119-1 / Barclay 422 833 119-1First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | Brazil | Polydor 835 361-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Colombia | Discos Philips Colombia 833119-1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Greece | Barclay 833 119-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Yé Ké Yé Ké4:00
- A2Deni3:47
- A3Inch' Allah5:07
- A4Tama6:00
- B1Africa 20004:39
- B2Dia4:48
- B3Nanfoulen5:18
- B4Akwaba Beach5:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Akwaba Beach are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Akwaba Beach are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1987 and 1989.
When was Akwaba Beach first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in France, US, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Barclay 833 119-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Akwaba Beach is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 833 119-1, 422 833 119-1, 8331191) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 833 119-1 A MPO and 833 119-1 B MPO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Akwaba Beach 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.
