Italy
July 1990- Label and catalog number
- Beat Club Records GCR 90002
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
GCR 90002-AEtchings Side A
GCR 90002-BEtchings Side B
Vinyl pressings
In Zaire
by African Business · 1990
23 pressings11 countriesTribalHip-HouseItalo HouseElectronic
In Zaire was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 In Zaire
20 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 10 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
1990- Label and catalog number
- Beat Club Records GCR 90002
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Urban URB 64Polydor URB 64
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Urban URBXDJ 64
- Format
- 12", Promo, 45 RPM
Belgium
1990- Label and catalog number
- USA Import Music USA 1114-R
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Belgium
1990- Label and catalog number
- USA Import Music USA 1114
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Belgium | USA Import Music USA 1114-RFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | Belgium | USA Import Music USA 1114First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | Belgium | USA Import Music USA 114First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Jive ZT 44144First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Europe | Jive ZB 44143 / Jive ZB44143First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | France | On The Beat OTB 1322-6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | France | On The Beat OTB 1322-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 6383-12First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 6383R-12First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 6383-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Italy | Beat Club Records GCR 90002First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | Italy | Beat Club Records GCR 9000212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1990 | Netherlands | Urban 879 131-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Scandinavia | Virgin 613 866First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Scandinavia | Virgin 113 866First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- A1In Zaire Business (Mara Version)5:40
- A2In Zaire Business (Nza Version)5:38
- B1African Business (Afroswing Version)5:45
- B2African Business (Fantafro Version)5:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of In Zaire are there?
23 vinyl pressings of In Zaire are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1990 and 1991.
When was In Zaire first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in Italy, UK, Belgium, Europe and more. One of them is Beat Club Records GCR 90002, released July 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of In Zaire is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GCR 90002, URB 64, URBXDJ 64, USA 1114-R) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GCR 90002-A and GCR 90002-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is In Zaire 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.