Italy
1986- Label and catalog number
- X-Energy Records X-12015
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
SPIRY - X 12015 A 1-86Side A
SPIRY - X 12015 B 1-86Side B
Afrika SystemAnikana-O
Vinyl pressings
Anikana-O
by Afrika System · 1986
20 pressings10 countriesItalo-DiscoTribalElectronic
Anikana-O was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Anikana-O
9 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Denmark
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MRCS 2163
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Magnetic Records 2011187
- Format
- 7", Single
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Magnetic Records 1567016
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Netherlands
1986- Label and catalog number
- Injection Disco Dance Label 234.734
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
234734 - A 59435Run-out side A
234734 - B 59436Run-out side B
Netherlands
1986- Label and catalog number
- Injection Disco Dance Label 134.734
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCS 2163First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | Magnetic Records 2011187First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | France | Magnetic Records 1567016First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Italy | X-Energy Records X-12015First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | Italy | X-Energy Records X-1201512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Injection Disco Dance Label 234.734First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Injection Disco Dance Label 134.734First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCX 122163First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | South Africa | Jive Wire SV 0167First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Zafiro OOS-861 (D)First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Germany | Chic 6.2070512", 45 RPM, Stereo, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Venezuela | Sono Music MSM - 10.02812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | US | Cicco Goldies CIC 10812", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | US | Cicco Goldies CIC 10812", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Italy | X-Energy Records X-1212512" | 12" |
| 1992 | Italy | X-Energy Records X-1212512", White Label | 12", White Label |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Italy | D:vision Records DV 49312", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2007 | Italy | D:vision Records DV 49312", Promo, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Promo | 12", Promo, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Promo |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music MS 50312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2022 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music MS 50312" · Colored vinyl | 12" · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AAnikana-O (Zulu Mix)10:05
- B1He He He (Alternative Mix)5:19
- B2Anikana-O (7'' Mix)4:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Anikana-O are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Anikana-O are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1986 and 2022.
When was Anikana-O first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Italy, Denmark, France, Netherlands and more. One of them is X-Energy Records X-12015.
How do I tell if my copy of Anikana-O is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use X-12015, MRCS 2163, 2011187, 1567016) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SPIRY - X 12015 A 1-86 and SPIRY - X 12015 B 1-86. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Anikana-O 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.