Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 401
- Format
- LP, Album
Mungo JerryImpala Saga
Vinyl pressings
Impala Saga
by Mungo Jerry · 1976
10 pressings5 countriesRockBlues
Impala Saga was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Impala Saga
10 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 401
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 364
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 364
- Format
- LP, White Label
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 364
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2383364 A//1▽420 05 11 1Side A
2383364 B//1▽420 05 11 1Side B
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 364
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
POL 238364 1 380 CIDISSide 1, stamped
POL 238 364 2 CIDISSide 2, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | France | Polydor 2383 364First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | France | Polydor 2383 364First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | Polydor 2383 401First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | Polydor 2383 401First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Japan | Polydor MP 2541First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2383 364First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | Polydor 2383 364First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | Polydor 2383 364First yearLP, White Label | LP, White Label |
| 1976 | UK | Polydor 2383 364First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | Polydor MP 2541First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Hello Nadine3:22
- A2Never Mind I've Still Got My Rock'N'Roll1:40
- A3Ain't Too Bad3:15
- A4Too Fast2:30
- A5It's A Secret3:14
- A6Impala Saga4:45
- B1Bottle Of Beer2:55
- B2Get Down On Your Baby7:53
- B3Hit Me5:21
- B4Quiet Man3:58
- B5Never Mind I've Still Got My Rock'N' Roll (Reprise)0:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Impala Saga are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Impala Saga are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Impala Saga first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Germany, UK, France, Japan and more. One of them is Polydor 2383 401.
How do I tell if my copy of Impala Saga is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2383 401, 2383 364, MP 2541) 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 Impala Saga 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.
