UK
May 1982- Label and catalog number
- Towerbell Records TOW 22
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TOW 22 A1 tone DAMONTA-side runout, etched
TOW 22 B1 DAMONTB-side runout, etched
TOW 22ASide A label
TOW 22BSide B label
Natasha EnglandIko-Iko
Vinyl pressings
Iko-Iko
by Natasha England · 1982
14 pressings10 countriesPop
Iko-Iko was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Iko-Iko
14 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 10 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.
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Towerbell Records TOWX 22
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
TOW 22X AA side Runout groove Etching
TOW 22X BB side Runout groove Etching
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Towerbell Records TOWX 122
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Picture Disc
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Towerbell Records TOWX 22
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
TOW 22X A1 DAMONTRunout side A
TOW 22X B1 tone DAMONTRunout side B
TOWX 22ALabel side A
TOWX 22BLabel side B
Australia
1982- Label and catalog number
- Towerbell Records LS868Liberation Records LS-868
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Solid Gold Records SGS-733
- Format
- 7", Single · 45RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Towerbell Records LS868 / Liberation Records LS-868First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Solid Gold Records SGS-733First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Solid Gold Records SGS733First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | France | SPI S 040 136 / Milan S 040 136First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Germany | Metronome 0030.547First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Ireland | Towerbell Records TOW 22First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Friends Records FRS 029First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Towerbell Records TOW 22First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | CBS A-2551 / CBS CBSA 2551First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Spain | Discos CBS, S.A., Madrid 2551First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | UK | Towerbell Records TOWX 22First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1982 | UK | Towerbell Records TOWX 122First year12", 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 12", 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1982 | UK | Towerbell Records TOWX 22First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1982 | UK | Towerbell Records TOW 22First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AIko-Iko
- BI Should Have Known
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Iko-Iko are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Iko-Iko are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Iko-Iko first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, Australia, Canada, France and more. One of them is Towerbell Records TOW 22, released May 1982.
How do I tell if my copy of Iko-Iko is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TOW 22, TOWX 22, TOWX 122, LS868) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TOW 22 A1 tone DAMONT and TOW 22 B1 DAMONT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Iko-Iko 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.