Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Crystal 006 CRY 32 314
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
P.G. And P.Mandingo
Vinyl pressings
Mandingo
by P.G. And P. · 1977
11 pressings9 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Mandingo was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Mandingo
6 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 4 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Crystal 006 CRY 32 314
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
32 314 A-1Runout Side A
32 314 B-1Runout Side B
Belgium
1977- Label and catalog number
- Best Seller 4B006-32314
- Format
- 7"
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PB-50407
- Format
- 7"
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Abbey Road Records ARR 43.501
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Abbey Road Records 20.547
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Belgium | Best Seller 4B006-32314First year7" | 7" |
| 1977 | Canada | RCA Victor PB-50407First year7" | 7" |
| 1977 | France | Abbey Road Records ARR 43.501First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | France | Abbey Road Records 20.547First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Germany | Crystal 006 CRY 32 314First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Crystal 006 CRY 32 314First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Bolivia | RCA Victor BOC/S-1220 / RCA Victor BOC/S - 12207", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Italy | Durium DE 29727", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Mexico | RCA Victor SP-49717", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Ecuador | RCA Victor 2007837" | 7" |
| 1979 | Spain | Sauce Internacional BSS-0087", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMandingo4:03
- BCall It Love2:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mandingo are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Mandingo are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1977 and 1979.
When was Mandingo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Germany, Belgium, Canada, France. One of them is Crystal 006 CRY 32 314.
How do I tell if my copy of Mandingo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 006 CRY 32 314, 4B006-32314, PB-50407, ARR 43.501) 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 Mandingo 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.