UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia TWO 109
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YAX 1316 1GA-Side Runout Etching
YAX 1317 1GB-Side Runout Etching
YAX.1316A-Side Label
YAX.1317B-Side Label
The ShangaansJungle Drums
Vinyl pressings
Jungle Drums
by The Shangaans · 1965
15 pressings12 countriesLoungeEasy ListeningSpace-AgeJazz
Jungle Drums was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Jungle Drums
9 pressings came out in 1965, 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.
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia TWO 109
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YAX 1316 1G RA-Side Runout Etching
YAX 1317 1G 1B-Side Runout Etching
YAX.1316A-Side Label
YAX.1317B-Side Label
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia TWO 109
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Black labels
- Runout / matrix
YAX 1316 1G G DA-Side Runout Etching
YAX 1317 1G G AB-Side Runout Etching
YAX.1316A-Side Label
YAX.1317B-Side Label
Australia
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SCXO 7763
- Format
- LP
Costa Rica
1965- Label and catalog number
- Odeon TWO 109
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
France
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia TWO 109F
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Australia | Columbia SCXO 7763First yearLP | LP |
| 1965 | Costa Rica | Odeon TWO 109First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | France | Columbia TWO 109FFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | Germany | Columbia SMC 74 113 / Columbia SMC 84 113First yearLP | LP |
| 1965 | New Zealand | Columbia TWO 109-MFirst yearLP | LP |
| 1965 | South Africa | Columbia TWO 109JFirst yearLP | LP |
| 1965 | UK | Columbia TWO 109First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | Columbia TWO 109First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | Columbia TWO 109First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo TWO-L 101LP | LP |
| 1967 | Chile | Odeon TWO 109LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Argentina | EMI S 10024LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Uruguay | Odeon SURL 20775LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Belgium | EMI 4 C 062-80519LP | LP |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | Columbia 33JSX 76LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Taboo
- A2Yellow Bird
- A3Afrikaan Beat
- A4El Watusi
- A5Skokiaan
- A6The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)
- B1Zambesie
- B2A Swingin' Safari
- B3Ntjilo, Ntjilo (Cheelo, Cheelo)
- B4Inhlazane
- B5Jikal 'Emaweni
- B6Voodoo Drums
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jungle Drums are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Jungle Drums are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1965 and 1976.
When was Jungle Drums first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in UK, Australia, Costa Rica, France and more. One of them is Columbia TWO 109.
How do I tell if my copy of Jungle Drums is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TWO 109, SCXO 7763, TWO 109F, SMC 74 113) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YAX 1316 1G and YAX 1317 1G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jungle Drums 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.