Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic ATL 10 542
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
WEA 174065-A PFSide A runout
WEA 174065-B PFSide B runout
Roberta KellyKung Fu's Back Again (Part 1 + 2)
Vinyl pressings
Kung Fu's Back Again (Part 1 + 2)
by Roberta Kelly · 1974
10 pressings9 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Kung Fu's Back Again (Part 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 Kung Fu's Back Again (Part 1 + 2)
9 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 8 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.
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Contempo CS.2044
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Contempo CS.2044
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Push Out Centre
South Africa
December 9, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Gallo PD.1059
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Belgium
1974- Label and catalog number
- Vogue VB.375
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VB-375.A /1Runout side A
VB-375.B /1Runout side B
Denmark
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polar POS 1196
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
POS-1196-A
POS-1196-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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Belgium | Vogue VB.375First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1974 | Denmark | Polar POS 1196First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | EMI 2C 004-96.165First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 10 542First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Negram International BG 645 / Negram NG 645First year7" | 7" |
| 1974 | Spain | Movieplay SN-20.934First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | UK | Contempo CS.2044First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Contempo CS.2044First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | South Africa | Gallo PD.1059First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Colombia | Swing S-30227", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AKung Fu's Back Again - Part I3:10
- BKung Fu's Back Again - Part II3:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Kung Fu's Back Again (Part 1 + 2) are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Kung Fu's Back Again (Part 1 + 2) are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1974 and 1976.
When was Kung Fu's Back Again (Part 1 + 2) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Germany, UK, South Africa, Belgium and more. One of them is Atlantic ATL 10 542.
How do I tell if my copy of Kung Fu's Back Again (Part 1 + 2) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ATL 10 542, CS.2044, PD.1059, VB.375) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WEA 174065-A PF and WEA 174065-B PF. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Kung Fu's Back Again (Part 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.
