US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Strictly Rhythm SR12265
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
SR-12265-A EUROPADISK N.Y. USA105-93Side A
SR-12265-B EUROPADISK N.Y. USA105-93Side B
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Vinyl pressings
Congo
by The Boss · 1994
10 pressings5 countriesHouseTribal HouseElectronic
Congo was first pressed on vinyl in 1994. 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 Congo
7 pressings came out in 1994, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Country unknown
1994- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label DEF 001
- Format
- 12", White Label · One Side
UK
August 15, 1994- Label and catalog number
- Cooltempo 12COOL 296
- Format
- 12", Single
UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- Cooltempo 12cooldj296Strictly Rhythm 12cooldj296
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
12COOLDJ 296-A₁ MA.Side A runout groove hand etched
12COOLDJ-296- AA₁ MA.Side B runout groove hand etched
France
1994- Label and catalog number
- Feel The Rhythm FTR 3850-6
- Format
- 12"
Germany
1994- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Music ZYX 7391-12
- Format
- 12"
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.
1990s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Unknown | Not On Label DEF 001First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1994 | France | Feel The Rhythm FTR 3850-6First year12" | 12" |
| 1994 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 7391-12First year12" | 12" |
| 1994 | Italy | UMM UMM 158First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | UK | Cooltempo 12cooldj296 / Strictly Rhythm 12cooldj296First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | US | Strictly Rhythm SR12265First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | US | Strictly Rhythm SR1226512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1994 | UK | Cooltempo 12COOL 296First year12", Single | 12", Single |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | UK | Strictly Rhythm SR12265R12", Reissue, Remastered | 12", Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Strictly Rhythm SR12265R12", Remastered, White Label, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Remastered, White Label, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- ACongo (D Max Mix)9:45
- B1Congo (Tunnel Mix)6:15
- B2Congo (Ministry Anthem)6:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Congo are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Congo are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1994 and 2007.
When was Congo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in US, UK, France, Germany and more. One of them is Strictly Rhythm SR12265.
How do I tell if my copy of Congo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SR12265, DEF 001, 12COOL 296, 12cooldj296) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SR-12265-A EUROPADISK N.Y. USA105-93 and SR-12265-B EUROPADISK N.Y. USA105-93. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Congo 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.