Jamaica
1976- Label and catalog number
- Well Charge
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Stamped
- Runout / matrix
CO 7988-A LRMSide A
CO 7988-B LRMSide B
The RevolutionariesAngola
Vinyl pressings
Angola
by The Revolutionaries · 1976
16 pressings2 countriesRoots ReggaeDubReggae
Angola was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Angola
12 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
Jamaica
1976- Label and catalog number
- Disco Mix
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CO-7988-A LRMSide A
CO-7988-B LRMSide B
Jamaica
1976- Label and catalog number
- Disco Mix
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Orange / Black Label, Stamped Titles / Credits
- Runout / matrix
CO-7988-A FRMRunout side A
CO-7988-B FRMRunout side B
Jamaica
1976- Label and catalog number
- Well Charge
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Stamped
Jamaica
1976- Label and catalog number
- Disco Mix
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CO-7988-A LRMSide A
CO-7988-B LRMSide B
Jamaica
1976- Label and catalog number
- Well Charge
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Stamped
- Runout / matrix
CO 7988-A LRMSide A
CO 7988-B LRMSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Jamaica | Well ChargeFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Jamaica | Disco MixFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Jamaica | Disco MixFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Jamaica | Well ChargeFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Jamaica | Disco MixFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Jamaica | Well ChargeFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Jamaica | Well ChargeFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Jamaica | Well ChargeFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Jamaica | Well ChargeFirst year7", 45 RPM, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint |
| 1976 | Jamaica | Disco MixFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | Impact! JHK016First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | US | Impact!First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Well Charge JJ-79887", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Well Charge7" | 7" |
| ? | Jamaica | Well Charge7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Well Charge7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- AAngola3:20
- BInstrumental3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Angola are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Angola are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Angola first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Jamaica, US. One of them is Well Charge.
How do I tell if my copy of Angola is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JHK016) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CO 7988-A LRM and CO 7988-B LRM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Angola 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.