Vinyl pressings
by African Magic Combo · 1978
Man Was Born In Africa (Part 1 & 2) was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
10 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 6 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.
15734 A-2/79SRunout A, Variant 1
15734 B-2/79S Made in GermanyRunout B, Variant 1
15734 A-2/79S Made in GermanyRunout A, Variant 2
15734 B-2/79S Made in GermanyRunout B, Variant 2
MN 5009 SnBRunout Side A
MN (5009) 5010 SnBRunout Side B
MN 5009Label Side A
MN 5009Label Side B
WEA 11074 A MPO
WEA 11074 B MPO
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | Disques Total PRO-88 / Disques Total PRO 88First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | France | Atlantic 11 074First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | France | Atlantic PRO 88First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Germany | Hansa International 15 734 AT / Hansa 15 734 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Italy | Durium DE 2988 / Durium Marche Estere DE. 2988First year7" | 7" |
| 1978 | Italy | Durium DE 2988 / Durium Marche Estere DE. 2988First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Peru | RCA XRPBO 925First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Spain | RCA SPCO-7136First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1978 | Spain | RCA Victor SPBO-7135 / RCA SPBO-7135First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Spain | RCA SPBO-7135 / RCA Victor SPBO-7135First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Disques Total DT-48037", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
11 vinyl pressings of Man Was Born In Africa (Part 1 & 2) are listed here, from 6 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Germany, Canada, France, Italy and more. One of them is Hansa International 15 734 AT.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 15 734 AT, PRO-88, 11 074, PRO 88) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 15734 A-2/79S and 15734 B-2/79S Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
