UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 744
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AMS744 A-1 △P KRunout Side A
AMS744 B-1 △P KRunout Side B
AMS 744-ALabel Side A
AMS 744-BLabel Side B
The SandpipersKumbaya
Vinyl pressings
Kumbaya
by The Sandpipers · 1969
10 pressings9 countriesVocalLatinPop
Kumbaya was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Kumbaya
9 pressings came out in 1969, 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.
Austria
1969- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 210 063
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
2 ℗ 1969 B9 Z 00 210063 S1 Made in AustriaRunout A stamped
2 ℗ 1969 B9 Z 00 210063 S2 Made in AustriaRunout B stamped
France
1969- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 210 064
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
Germany
1969- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 210 063
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · GEMA
- Runout / matrix
00 210 063 S1 1 Ⓟ 1969 B9 ◇Z DSide A, stamped
00 210063 S2 1 Ⓟ 1969 B9 ◇Z BSide B, stamped
Germany
1969- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 210 063
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
210063 A P69 NSide A
210063 B P 69 NSide B
Ireland
1969- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records AMS744
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Austria | A&M Records 210 063First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | France | A&M Records 210 064First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Germany | A&M Records 210 063First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Germany | A&M Records 210 063First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Ireland | Pye Records AMS744First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Italy | A&M Records AM 837First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | South Africa | A&M Records AMS 546First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Spain | A&M Records H 455 / Hispavox H 455First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | UK | A&M Records AMS 744First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Greece | A&M Records 210 0637", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AKumbaya
- BLo Mucho Que Te Quiero
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Kumbaya are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Kumbaya are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Kumbaya first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK, Austria, France, Germany and more. One of them is A&M Records AMS 744.
How do I tell if my copy of Kumbaya is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMS 744, 210 063, 210 064, AMS744) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AMS744 A-1 △P K and AMS744 B-1 △P K. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Kumbaya 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.
