Ethiopia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Amha Records AELP 90
- Format
- LP, Album
Mulatu AstatkeEthio Jazz = የካተት
Vinyl pressings
Ethio Jazz = የካተት
by Mulatu Astatke · 1974
11 pressings3 countriesSoul-JazzJazz-FunkAfricanJazz
Ethio Jazz = የካተት 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 Ethio Jazz = የካተት
1 pressing came out in 1974, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Ethiopia | Amha Records AELP 90First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | France | L'Arôme Productions LAP005LP / L'Arôme Productions AELP 90LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2002 | France | L'Arôme Productions LAP005LPLP, Album, Promo, Reissue, White Label · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, White Label · Promo |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | France | Heavenly Sweetness HS091VLLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2015 | France | Amha Records AELP 90 / Heavenly Sweetness HS091VLLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2018 | France | Amha Records AELP 90 / Heavenly Sweetness HS091VLLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | France | Amha Records AELP 90 / Heavenly Sweetness HS091VLLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2021 | Japan | P-Vine Records PLP-7194 / Amha Records PLP-7194LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2024 | Japan | P-Vine Records PLP-7449 / Amha Records PLP-7449LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2025 | Japan | Amha Records PLP-7596CB / P-Vine Records PLP 7596CBLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Amha Records AELP 90 / Heavenly Sweetness HS091VLLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Dewol
- A2Yekermo Sew
- A3Gubelye
- A4Asmarina
- A5Yekatit
- B1Netsanet
- B2Tezetaye Anchie Lidge
- B3Sabye
- B4Ene Alanchi Alnorem
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ethio Jazz = የካተት are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Ethio Jazz = የካተት are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1974 and 2025.
When was Ethio Jazz = የካተት first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Ethiopia. One of them is Amha Records AELP 90.
How do I tell if my copy of Ethio Jazz = የካተት is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AELP 90) 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 Ethio Jazz = የካተት 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.