US
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1909-SA&M Records AM-1909
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
Quincy JonesRoots Medley / Many Rains Ago (Oluwa)
Vinyl pressings
Roots Medley / Many Rains Ago (Oluwa)
by Quincy Jones · 1977
11 pressings7 countriesBig BandSmooth JazzJazzFunk / Soul
Roots Medley / Many Rains Ago (Oluwa) 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 Roots Medley / Many Rains Ago (Oluwa)
10 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 6 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.
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1909-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1909-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records K-6710
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1909-S
- Format
- 7"
Japan
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records CM-2032
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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 | Australia | A&M Records K-6710First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | A&M Records 1909-SFirst year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Canada | A&M Records 1909-SFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1977 | Japan | A&M Records CM-2032First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Japan | A&M Records CM-2032First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Netherlands | A&M Records AMS 5608 / A&M Records AM 1909First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | New Zealand | A&M Records K 6710First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | US | A&M Records 1909-S / A&M Records AM-1909First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1977 | US | A&M Records 1909-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | A&M Records 1909-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1978 | Italy | A&M Records AM 56087", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Motherland0:29
- A2Theme From "Roots"2:10
- BMany Rains Ago (Oluwa) (African Theme/English Version)4:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Roots Medley / Many Rains Ago (Oluwa) are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Roots Medley / Many Rains Ago (Oluwa) are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Roots Medley / Many Rains Ago (Oluwa) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, Australia, Canada, Japan and more. One of them is A&M Records 1909-S.
How do I tell if my copy of Roots Medley / Many Rains Ago (Oluwa) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1909-S, K-6710, CM-2032, AMS 5608) 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 Roots Medley / Many Rains Ago (Oluwa) 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.
