Zaire
1975- Label and catalog number
- Bella-Bella BB-25
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
175-2317 13-6-75Side A
175-2318 13-6-75Side B
Orchestre Bella BellaNzingi Zong (1) & (2)
Vinyl pressings
Nzingi Zong (1) & (2)
by Orchestre Bella Bella · 1975
10 pressings5 countriesAfricanFolkWorld& Country
Nzingi Zong (1) & (2) was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Nzingi Zong (1) & (2)
2 pressings came out in 1975, 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.
Zaire
1975- Label and catalog number
- Bella-Bella BB 25
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YZL 1038Side A
MZD 1039Side B
1038Label side A
1039Label side B
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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Belgium | African 91.0027", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1975 | France | African 91.0027", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1975 | France | African 910027", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1975 | France | African 91 002 / African 91.002 B7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1975 | Zaire | Bella-Bella BB-25First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Zaire | Bella-Bella BB 25First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | France | African 91 002 / African 91.0027", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Ghana | Tower CRS 07977", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Kenya | Bana Moja BANA 17", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Zaire | Bella-Bella BB-257", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Nzingi Zong (1)
- B1Nzingi Zong (2)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nzingi Zong (1) & (2) are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Nzingi Zong (1) & (2) are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was Nzingi Zong (1) & (2) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Zaire. One of them is Bella-Bella BB-25.
How do I tell if my copy of Nzingi Zong (1) & (2) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BB-25, BB 25) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 175-2317 13-6-75 and 175-2318 13-6-75. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Nzingi Zong (1) & (2) 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.