India
1972- Label and catalog number
- Odeon MOCEC. 7542 (H)
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
XCEIX. 17035-T1 GPRunout stamped, side A
XCEIX. 17036-T1 GD 2Runout stamped, side B
XCEIX. 17035Matrix on label side A
XCEIX. 17036Matrix on label side B
R. D. BurmanApna Desh
Vinyl pressings
Apna Desh
by R. D. Burman · 1972
10 pressings5 countriesSoundtrackHindustaniBollywoodSwing
Apna Desh was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Apna Desh
4 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 3 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.
India
1972- Label and catalog number
- Odeon MOCEC 7542 (H)
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
XCEIX.17035 (10-168)Side A
XCEIX.17036 (22-724)Side B
Israel
1972- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice IND 1030
- Format
- LP
South Africa
1972- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice SJCLPI 12344
- Format
- LP
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.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | India | Odeon MOCEC. 7542 (H)LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
| 1972 | India | Odeon MOCEC. 7542 (H)First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | India | Odeon MOCEC 7542 (H)First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | Israel | His Master's Voice IND 1030First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | South Africa | His Master's Voice SJCLPI 12344First yearLP | LP |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | India | His Master's Voice HFLP 3600LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | India | Saregama S6710S00057 / RP - Sanjiv Goenka Group S6710S00057LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | India | Deepa Record HDLP 5037LP | LP |
| ? | Iran | Royal RL 52LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Malaysia | Bell Records LP 9190LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Kajra Laga Ke
- A2Lelo Lelo Babu Peelo Narial Pani
- A3Suno Champa
- B1Rona Kabhi Nahin
- B2Aaja O Mere Raja
- B3Duniya Men
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Apna Desh are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Apna Desh are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1972 and 2017.
When was Apna Desh first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in India, Israel, South Africa. One of them is Odeon MOCEC. 7542 (H).
How do I tell if my copy of Apna Desh is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MOCEC. 7542 (H), MOCEC 7542 (H), IND 1030, SJCLPI 12344) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XCEIX. 17035-T1 GP and XCEIX. 17036-T1 GD 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Apna Desh 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.
