US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Mini Records MRS 1044
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MRS-1044-ARunout A
MRS-1044-BRunout B
Tabou Combo8th Sacrement
Vinyl pressings
8th Sacrement
by Tabou Combo · 1974
21 pressings9 countriesCompasLatinFolkWorld
8th Sacrement 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 8th Sacrement
4 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 2 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Mini Records MRS 1044
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Mini Records MRS 1044
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MRS-1044-ARunout A
MRS-1044-BRunout B
South Africa
1974- Label and catalog number
- London Records ML 4029
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XZAL 14185 ALabel side A
XZAL 14185 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | South Africa | London Records ML 4029First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Mini Records MRS 1044First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Mini Records MRS 1044First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Mini Records MRS 1044First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | RCA Victor KPL1-0127LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | France | Carbaza 840 069LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | France | Carbaza 840 069LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | France | Carbaza 840 069 / Carbaza 840.069LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | France | Carbaza 840 069 / Carbaza 840.069LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | France | Carbaza 840 069LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | France | Carbaza 840.069LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | Barclay BLP 16.066LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Italy | Voom Voom Music VVL 6003LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Spain | Barclay S-32.720 / Movieplay S-32.720LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Spain | Decca TXS 3042LP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Unidisc SPLP 8005LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Decca SKL-R 5227 / Decca SKL R 5227LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- A18ème Sacrament6:00
- A2Pace Domine6:05
- A3Come Back My Love5:00
- A4Respect5:40
- B1New York City9:31
- B2Courage4:21
- B3Education6:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 8th Sacrement are there?
21 vinyl pressings of 8th Sacrement are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1974 and 1977.
When was 8th Sacrement first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, South Africa. One of them is Mini Records MRS 1044.
How do I tell if my copy of 8th Sacrement is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MRS 1044, ML 4029) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MRS-1044-A and MRS-1044-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 8th Sacrement 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.