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Tumblack – Tumblack
1979 · France · Barclay · Vinyl LP Album
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of May 18, 2026
- MMint
- $127.03
- NMNear Mint
- $113.66
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $86.92
- VGVery Good
- $60.17
- G+Good Plus
- $33.43
- GGood
- $20.06
- FFair
- $13.37
- PPoor
- $6.69
15 copies listed on Discogs from $34.88.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- BLY 31024 A MPO
- Runout — side B
- BLY 31024 B MPO
- Rights society
- SACEM SACD SDRM SGDL
- Price Code
- BA-242
- Recorded At
- Studios Barclay-Hoche Enregistrements
- Mixed At
- Studios Barclay-Hoche Enregistrements
- Pressed By
- MPO
Specifications
- Artist
- Tumblack
- Genre
- Electronic, Funk / Soul, Folk, World, & Country
- Style
- Afrobeat, Funk, Disco, Gwo Ka
- Year
- 1979
- Label
- Barclay
- Catalog number
- 91.024
- Country
- France
Tracklist
- A1Francas1:36
- A2Invocation4:59
- A3Jubilé5:54
- A4Vaudou4:09
- B1Parlement1:40
- B2Waka3:10
- B3Caraïba (Intro)1:06
- B4Caraïba3:47
- B5Chunga Funk4:23
- B6Bateau La Passé2:11
- Producer, Arranged By, Programmed By [Synthesizer]
- Yves Hayat
- Engineer
- Francis Miannay
- Engineer [Assistant]
- Jean-Luc Lemerre
- Artwork
- Hélène Majéra
- Photography By
- Claire Hershman
- Photography By
- Peter Murphy
About this record
Demand vastly outpaces supply on this 1979 French Afrobeat-funk hybrid: 1501 collectors want it against only 343 who own a copy. Pressed at MPO with the runout matrix BLY 31024 A/B, this first issue carries the distinctive blue, white, and red striped labels that vanished on the 2013879 reissue, making label colour the quickest visual identifier in the field.
What drives its value
The price ladder on Tumblack's debut is steep and condition-driven. A Mint copy commands 127.03 USD, while a VG+ drops to 86.92 USD—a meaningful cliff that reflects how few copies survive in top grades.
The current market floor sits at 34.88 USD with 15 copies for sale, most likely in lower conditions (VG and below). The want-to-have ratio of 1501 to 343 signals strong collector hunger relative to available stock.
This 1979 Barclay pressing is the only French original in circulation; no competing domestic variant exists. That scarcity, combined with the album's fusion of gwo ka, funk, and disco styles—genres that appeal across world-music and funk collectors—sustains the steep VG+ valuation of 86.92 USD even in a soft market.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number 91.024 on the sleeve and 91 024 on the label itself (note the spacing difference). The dead-wax runout reads BLY 31024 A or BLY 31024 B, stamped with MPO, identifying Maison Pressing Opéra as the pressing plant.
The first-issue hallmark is the tricolour striped label (blue, white, red bands); later reissues bear plain black labels. Examine the label closely under light—the stripe pattern is unmistakable and absent on counterfeits or reissues.
Check the back sleeve for the detailed liner notes crediting Paco Rabanne and session musicians; the front should show no barcode (this pressing predates barcode adoption on French Barclay stock). The album was recorded and mixed at Studios Barclay-Hoche, Paris, in 1978, with publishing and pressing both dated 1978 on the label.
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Release notes
Recorded and mixed at Studios Barclay-Hoche, Paris. ℗ 1978 published by Editions Paco Rabanne. ℗ 1978 Barclay
Cat# on sleeve: 91.024 Cat# on labels: 91 024
This first issue has blue, white and red stripes on labels. The 2013879 reissue has black labels without stripes.
Back sleeve notes: We want to express our everlasting gratitude to Paco Rabanne who gave us his time, love and life energy. Without you TUMBLACK could not have been alive. THANK YOU: Yves, for the quality of your love and understanding. The supreme is shining within you. Francis and Jean-Luc: you have been the perfect fellows. The wonderfull musicians of VOYAGE for playing the right thing at the right time; Sauveur, your bass solo is outa sight. Richard & Jean-Paul, the all cosmic DROIDS, keep your magic fingers crossed! Phillippe Saisse for finding time to come and play with us so soulfully when you were on tour with Al Di Meola. Francis Cournay for the "feel good" horn section. Wally & Patrick of 3.14 for the funk! And also merci beaucoup; Stella, Yvelise, Patricia, Ketty, Bob Marley, Julian jr.Marvin, Brother James, Ronnie Laws, Albert Koski, Eddie Barclay, Karl LAgerfeld, Guy, Le Palace, Wilson, Black Sugar, La Main Bleue, Les Mouches. Our first album is dedicated to all our brothers in the Antilles and to every positive soul in the univers. Dance now to the sound of the KA Drum!! Sauveur Malia, Pierre Alain Dahan, Marc Chantereau, Slim Pezin: courtesy of Sirocco Productions. Wally Badorou, Patrick Dupont: courtesy of LM-Riviera Recording System. Tumblack: any contact c/o Paco Rabanne 7 rue du Cherche-Midi 75006 PARIS
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
What is the difference between the 1979 Barclay and the 2013879 reissue?
The original 1979 pressing has blue, white, and red striped labels; the 2013879 reissue uses plain black labels without stripes. Both carry the same catalogue number 91.024, so label design is the primary visual differentiator. The original was pressed at MPO with the matrix BLY 31024 A/B.
How much is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ graded copy is valued at 86.92 USD. This represents a significant premium over a VG copy at 60.17 USD, reflecting collector preference for copies that show minimal surface wear and play history.
Why is demand so high relative to the number of copies available?
The community data shows 1501 collectors want this record against only 343 who own one. The album's blend of Afrobeat, funk, disco, and gwo ka styles appeals to multiple collector bases—world-music enthusiasts, funk diggers, and Francophone disco fans. The 1979 Barclay pressing is the sole original French variant, with no competing domestic editions, which concentrates demand on a single object.
What does a Mint copy sell for, and how rare is that grade?
A Mint copy is priced at 127.03 USD according to the price guide. The steep drop to 113.66 USD for NM suggests that true Mint examples are uncommon; most circulating copies have some light handling or storage marks. The current market floor of 34.88 USD across 15 for-sale listings indicates that the majority of available stock grades VG or lower.
How do I verify the pressing plant and matrix on this record?
Examine the dead-wax runout etched into the vinyl near the label on both sides. Side A should read BLY 31024 A MPO; Side B should read BLY 31024 B MPO. The MPO designation confirms Maison Pressing Opéra as the plant. The catalogue number 91 024 (with space) appears on the label itself; the sleeve shows 91.024 (with period).