France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Magnetic Records 2404461
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
240446 1 A 1 M6 350990 2Runout side A, stamped
204446 1 B 2 M6 351220 2Runout side B, stamped
2404461 ALabel side A
2404461 BLabel side B
Youssou N'DourNelson Mandela
Vinyl pressings
Nelson Mandela
by Youssou N'Dour · 1985
11 pressings7 countriesAfrobeatJazzFolkWorld
Nelson Mandela 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 Nelson Mandela
5 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 831 294-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1985- Label and catalog number
- Victor VIL 28086
- Format
- LP
Spain
1985- Label and catalog number
- Magnetic Records 2404461
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1985- Label and catalog number
- Victor VIL 28086
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Canada | Polydor 831 294-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | France | Magnetic Records 2404461First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Victor VIL 28086First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Japan | Victor VIL 28086First yearLP | LP |
| 1985 | Spain | Magnetic Records 2404461First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | UK | Earthworks ERT 1009LP | LP |
| 1986 | UK | Earthworks ERT 1009LP | LP |
| 1986 | US | Polydor 831 294-1 / Polydor 422-831-294-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Brazil | Rough Trade 604.7263 / Rough Trade 29.001LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Brazil | Polydor 831 294-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Spain | Nuevos Medios 43 293 LLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Nelson Mandela5:30
- A2Moule Moule5:14
- A3Samayaye5:30
- A4The Rubberband Man5:13
- B1N'Dobine4:56
- B2Donkaasi Gi4:36
- B3Wareff4:57
- B4Magninde5:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nelson Mandela are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Nelson Mandela are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1985 and 1988.
When was Nelson Mandela first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in France, Canada, Japan, Spain. One of them is Magnetic Records 2404461.
How do I tell if my copy of Nelson Mandela is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2404461, 831 294-1, VIL 28086) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 240446 1 A 1 M6 350990 2 and 204446 1 B 2 M6 351220 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Nelson Mandela 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.