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Kriola

by Samba Soul · 1978

13 pressings7 countriesSambaDiscoLatinFunk / Soul

Kriola was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Kriola

13 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 7 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.

Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 13 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1970s13 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1978ArgentinaRCA Victor MIX-1206First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo
1978AustraliaRCA Victor TDS - 020First year12", 45 RPM12", 45 RPM
1978BrazilRCA 991.1140First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
1978BrazilRCA 100.0005First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl
1978ChileRCA 101-0553First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
1978ColombiaRCA Victor 05(0141)00005First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM12", 33 ⅓ RPM
1978MexicoRCA Victor DISCO - TEC 36First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl
1978MexicoRCA Victor SP - 5086First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo
1978MexicoRCA Victor DISCO - TEC 36First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl
1978USRCA Victor PD-11256First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM12", 33 ⅓ RPM
1978USRCA PB-11255First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1978USRCA JD-11256First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo
1978USRCA JB-11255 / RCA PB-11255First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo

Tracklist

  1. AKriola7:43
  2. BFeelings / Dime6:03

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Kriola are there?

13 vinyl pressings of Kriola are listed here, from 7 countries.

When was Kriola first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, Australia, Brazil, Chile and more. One of them is RCA Victor PD-11256.

How do I tell if my copy of Kriola is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PD-11256, PB-11255, JD-11256, JB-11255) 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 Kriola 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.

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