Australia
1987- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 887 714-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Mory KantéTama
Vinyl pressings
Tama
by Mory Kanté · 1987
18 pressings9 countriesDeep HouseElectronic
Tama 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 Tama
4 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Australia
1987- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 887 714-7
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
France
1987- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 871 963 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Portugal
1987- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 887 714-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | Barclay 887 714-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia | Barclay 887 714-7First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | France | Barclay 871 963 1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Portugal | Barclay 887 714-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | London Records 887 714-112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | Barclay 887 714-112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | Barclay 887 714-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | France | Barclay 887 714-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Polydor 887 714-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Portugal | Barclay 887 714-112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Spain | Barclay 887714-112", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Spain | Barclay 887 714-77", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | London Records LONX 208 / London Records 886 417-112", Stereo | 12", Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | London Records 887 714-112" | 12" |
| 1988 | UK | London Records LONX 20812", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ATama (The Gold Coast Mix)
- BInch' Allah
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tama are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Tama are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Tama first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Australia, France, Portugal. One of them is Barclay 887 714-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Tama is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 887 714-7, 871 963 1) 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 Tama 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.
