Ghana
1974- Label and catalog number
- Tower CRS 0763
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CRS 0763ARunout A, stamped
CRS 0763BRunout B, stamped
CRS 0763 ALabel A
CRS 0763 BLabel B
Orchestre KiamBaya-Baya 1 & 2
Vinyl pressings
Baya-Baya 1 & 2
by Orchestre Kiam · 1974
12 pressings5 countriesAfricanRumbaFolkWorld
Baya-Baya 1 & 2 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 Baya-Baya 1 & 2
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 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Belgium | African 90.862 B7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1974 | France | African 90.8627", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1974 | France | African 90.862 B7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1974 | France | African 90.862 B7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1974 | France | African 90.8627", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1974 | France | African 90.862 B / African 90.8627", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1974 | France | African 90.862 B7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1974 | France | African 90.862 B7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1974 | Gabon | Editions Namaco EN 767", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1974 | Ghana | Tower CRS 0763First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Zaire | Editions Veve VV 1857", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Zaire | Editions Veve VV 1857", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ABaya-Baya 1
- BBaya-Baya 2
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Baya-Baya 1 & 2 are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Baya-Baya 1 & 2 are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Baya-Baya 1 & 2 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Ghana. One of them is Tower CRS 0763.
How do I tell if my copy of Baya-Baya 1 & 2 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CRS 0763) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CRS 0763A and CRS 0763B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Baya-Baya 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.