France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Celluloid CEL 6709
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
Cel 6709AFace A, etched
Cel 6709BFace B, etched
Youssou N'DourImmigrés / Bitim Rew
Vinyl pressings
Immigrés / Bitim Rew
by Youssou N'Dour · 1985
12 pressings8 countriesAfricanMbalaxFolkWorld
Immigrés / Bitim Rew was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Immigrés / Bitim Rew
1 pressing came out in 1985, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | France | Celluloid CEL 6709First yearLP | LP |
| 1988 | Argentina | Virgin TLP-90145LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Europe | Virgin 209 268 / Virgin 209 268-630LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | France | Celluloid 66709-1LP | LP |
| 1988 | Greece | Earthworks VG 50379 / Virgin VG 50379LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | South Africa | Virgin VNC 5129LP | LP |
| 1988 | Spain | Earthworks E 209268LP | LP |
| 1988 | Spain | Virgin E-209 268 / Earthworks E-209 268LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Earthworks EWV 10LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | US | Earthworks 7 91020-1 / Earthworks 1-91020LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | US | Earthworks 1-91020LP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Earthworks 7 91020-1 / Earthworks 1-91020LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Immigrés / Bitim Rew7:08
- A2Pitche Mi10:21
- B1Taaw12:10
- B2Badou5:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Immigrés / Bitim Rew are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Immigrés / Bitim Rew are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1985 and 1988.
When was Immigrés / Bitim Rew first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in France. One of them is Celluloid CEL 6709.
How do I tell if my copy of Immigrés / Bitim Rew is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CEL 6709) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Cel 6709A and Cel 6709B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Immigrés / Bitim Rew 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.