UK
October 1, 1982- Label and catalog number
- Dakota DAK 6
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DAK 6 - A2 F 1 W-14 DAMONTSide A etched runout
DAK 6 - B2 DAMONT W-12 F 1Side B etched runout
The PiranhasZambezi
Vinyl pressings
Zambezi
by The Piranhas · 1982
11 pressings9 countriesNew WavePost-PunkSkaRock
Zambezi was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Zambezi
9 pressings came out in 1982, 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.
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- RKM 761 632
- Format
- 7"
Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- TELDEC 6.13 656TELDEC 6.13656 AC
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6.13 656 - 01 - 1 H1Side A
6.13 656 - 01 - 2/1 H1Side B
Ireland
1982- Label and catalog number
- Dakota DAK 6
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DAK 6 - A2 CP DAMONTA-side runout - etched
DAK 6 - B2 CP DAMONTB-side runout - etched
Netherlands
1982- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6017 416
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
New Zealand
1982- Label and catalog number
- Powderworks POW 0111
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | France | RKM 761 632First year7" | 7" |
| 1982 | Germany | TELDEC 6.13 656 / TELDEC 6.13656 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Ireland | Dakota DAK 6First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Philips 6017 416First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Powderworks POW 0111First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | Telaeg Records 6.19015First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Spain | Splash Records MO 2180First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Spain | Splash Records MO 2180First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | UK | Dakota DAK 6First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Dakota DAK 67", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Powderworks POW 01117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AZambezi2:42
- B1Who Needs You3:16
- B2Darabukkas3:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Zambezi are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Zambezi are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was Zambezi first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, France, Germany, Ireland and more. One of them is Dakota DAK 6, released October 1, 1982.
How do I tell if my copy of Zambezi is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DAK 6, 761 632, 6.13 656, 6017 416) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DAK 6 - A2 F 1 W-14 DAMONT and DAK 6 - B2 DAMONT W-12 F 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Zambezi 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.
