Jamaica
1979- Label and catalog number
- Congo Ashanty 002
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Congo Ashanti
by The Congos · 1979
17 pressings11 countriesReggaeRoots ReggaeReggae
Congo Ashanti was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Ashanti
9 pressings came out in 1979, 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.
Jamaica
1979- Label and catalog number
- Congo Ashanty Congo 002
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Congo-002-A DTSide A
Conga-002-B DTSide B
Barbados
1979- Label and catalog number
- WIRL W136
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
W136-A (inscribed) ALSide A
W136-2 (inscribed) CN.E.S.
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PCC90568
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
90568A 1A 2HZ DM2
90568B 1A 2HZ DM1
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 83796CBS CBS83796
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
[AGI logo] 79 6 CBS 83796 ASide A runout
[AGI logo] 796 CBS 83796 BSide B runout
Italy
1979- Label and catalog number
- G & G Records GG 36001
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Barbados | WIRL W136First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | Columbia PCC90568First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | CBS CBS 83796 / CBS CBS83796First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | G & G Records GG 36001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Jamaica | Congo Ashanty 002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Jamaica | Congo Ashanty Congo 002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | South Africa | CBS ASF 2418First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | South Africa | CBS ASF 2418First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | Spain | CBS S83796First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | US | VP Records VPRL1385LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | UK | Congos LP 21521LP, Album, 12", 45 RPM | LP, Album, 12", 45 RPM |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | US | VP Records VPRL1385LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Europe | VP Records VPRL1385LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2026 | UK & Europe | VP Records VP4273LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2026 | UK & Europe | VP Records VPRL4273LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | US | VP Records VPRL4273LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | VP Records VPRL1385LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Days Chasing Days4:43
- A2Jackpot5:10
- A3Hail The World Of Jah4:24
- A4Education Of Brainwashing3:20
- B1Youth Man4:30
- B2Yoyo4:43
- B3Nana4:39
- B4Thief Is In The Vineyard3:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Congo Ashanti are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Congo Ashanti are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1979 and 2026.
When was Congo Ashanti first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Jamaica, Barbados, Canada, France and more. One of them is Congo Ashanty 002.
How do I tell if my copy of Congo Ashanti is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 002, Congo 002, W136, PCC90568) 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 Congo Ashanti 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.
