US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Worthy Records W-1020
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
W-1020-1-RERunout A, etched (Variant 1)
W-1020-2-RERunout B, etched (Variant 1)
W-1020-1Runout A, etched (Variant 2)
W-1020-2-RERunout B, etched (Variant 2)
Mulatu AstatkeMulatu Of Ethiopia
Vinyl pressings
Mulatu Of Ethiopia
by Mulatu Astatke · 1972
12 pressings4 countriesJazz-FunkPsychedelicFunkLatin Jazz
Mulatu Of Ethiopia was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Mulatu Of Ethiopia
1 pressing came out in 1972, 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 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Worthy Records W-1020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | US | Worthy Records W-1020LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Europe | Strut STRUT129LPB / Worthy Records STRUT129LPBLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2017 | UK | Strut STRUT129LP / Worthy Records W-1020LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Germany | Strut STRUT129LPLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2022 | UK | Strut STRUT129LP / Worthy Records W-1020LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2024 | Europe | Strut STRUT129LPCLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, LP, Mono, All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue · Mono, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, LP, Mono, All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue · Mono, Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Worthy Records W-1020LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Worthy Records W-1020LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Worthy Records W-1020LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Worthy Records W-1020LP, Album, Reissue, White Label | LP, Album, Reissue, White Label |
| ? | US | Worthy Records W-1020LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Mulatu5:00
- A2Mascaram Setaba2:40
- A3Dewel4:00
- B1Kulunmanqueleshi2:05
- B2Kasalefkut-Hulu2:25
- B3Munaye3:15
- B4Chifara7:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mulatu Of Ethiopia are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Mulatu Of Ethiopia are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1972 and 2024.
When was Mulatu Of Ethiopia first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US. One of them is Worthy Records W-1020.
How do I tell if my copy of Mulatu Of Ethiopia is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use W-1020) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, W-1020-1-RE and W-1020-2-RE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mulatu Of Ethiopia 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.