Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- Bubble BLU 9227
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BLU 3227 Aside A
BLU 3227 Bside B
Vinyl pressings
Kalimba De Luna
by Tony Esposito · 1984
39 pressings11 countriesSynth-popElectronicLatin
Kalimba De Luna was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Kalimba De Luna
22 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- Bubble BLUX 930
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Red Bus Records RBUSL 102
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Red Bus Records RBUS 102
- Format
- 7", Single
Europe
July 1984- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 601 467Hansa 601 467-213
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM 601467 A-2/84 S IIIRunout side A
DM 601467 B-2/84 S IIIRunout side B
S 601 467 ACenter label A
S 601 467 BCenter label B
Scandinavia
September 27, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Royton Music ROYS 134
- Format
- 7", Single · Large Hole
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 39 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Europe | Hansa 106 769 / Hansa 106 769-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Hansa 601 467 / Hansa 601 467-213First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1984 | Europe | Hansa 601 467 / Hansa 601 467-213First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Hansa 601 467 / Hansa 601 467-213First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | Polydor 881 366-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | France | Polydor 881 366-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | France | Polydor 881 366-7 / Bubble 881 366-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Italy | Bubble BLU 9227First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Italy | Bubble BLUX 930First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Netherlands | CNR 151.174First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Netherlands | CNR 145.125First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | CNR 145.125First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Scandinavia | Royton Music ROYXI 134First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1984 | Spain | Columbia MS 1012First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Spain | Columbia MS 1012First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
1990s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Italy | X-Energy Records X-1210412", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | BCM Records BCM 1256312" | 12" |
| 1999 | Italy | DWBoys DWB 00712" | 12" |
| 1999 | Italy | DWBoys DWB01312" | 12" |
| 1999 | Italy | DWBoys DWBPROMO712", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1999 | Italy | DWBoys DWBPROMO712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1999 | Spain | Morbido Records MBD 02312" | 12" |
2000s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Germany | Deep Culture 8573 89169-012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2001 | Germany | Deep Culture 8573 89168-012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2001 | Italy | Tube Trax TUBE 10912", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2001 | Netherlands | Jive TEK 0112" | 12" |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Italy | Archeo Recordings AR021TP12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2021 | Italy | Archeo Recordings AR02112", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Italy | Archeo Recordings AR02112", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered |
Tracklist
- AKalimba De Luna4:59
- BLagos4:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Kalimba De Luna are there?
39 vinyl pressings of Kalimba De Luna are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1984 and 2021.
When was Kalimba De Luna first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Italy, UK, Europe, Scandinavia and more. One of them is Bubble BLU 9227.
How do I tell if my copy of Kalimba De Luna is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLU 9227, BLUX 930, RBUSL 102, RBUS 102) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BLU 3227 A and BLU 3227 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Kalimba De Luna 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.
