France
1975- Label and catalog number
- African 91 098
- Format
- 7", Single, Stereo
Orchestre Lipua-LipuaLemba-Lemba
Vinyl pressings
Lemba-Lemba
by Orchestre Lipua-Lipua · 1975
10 pressings5 countriesAfricanRumbaSoukousLatin
Lemba-Lemba 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 Lemba-Lemba
3 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.
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- African 91098African 91.098
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
[Areacem logo] 91098A MCIRunout side A
[Areacem logo] 91098B MCI 2Runout side B
91.098 ALabel side A
91.098 BLabel side B
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- African 91098African 91.098
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
[Areacem logo] 91098A MCIRunout side A
[Areacem logo] 91098B MCI 2Runout side B
91.098 ALabel side A
91.098 BLabel 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 91.0987", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1975 | Belgium | African 91 098 / African 91 098 B7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1975 | France | African 91 098First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | France | African 91098 / African 91.098First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | France | African 91098 / African 91.098First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Nigeria | Editions Namaco EN 1107", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1976 | France | African 91.0987", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | African 91.0987", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Kenya | Editions Elengi ELG 277", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Zaire | Editions Sakumuna SN 187", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- ALemba-Lemba 1
- BLemba-Lemba 2
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lemba-Lemba are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Lemba-Lemba are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was Lemba-Lemba first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in France. One of them is African 91 098.
How do I tell if my copy of Lemba-Lemba is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 91 098, 91098) 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 Lemba-Lemba 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.