Italy
1975- Label and catalog number
- Carosello CI 20397
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CI - 887 - A 9/6/75Runout area side A
CI - 887 - B 9/6/75Runout area side B
CI 887/ALabel side A
CI 887/BLabel side B
AlbatrosAfrica
Vinyl pressings
Africa
by Albatros · 1975
14 pressings9 countriesDiscoFunk / SoulPop
Africa was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Africa
13 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 8 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Carosello CI 20397
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CI - 887 - A ÷ 9/6/75Runout area side A
CI - 887 - B ÷ 9/6/75Runout area side B
CI 887/ALabel side A
CI 887/BLabel side B
Italy
1975- Label and catalog number
- Carosello CI 20397
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CI - 887 - A ÷ 9/6/75Runout area side A
CI - 887 - B ÷ 9/6/75Runout area side B
CI 887/ALabel side A
CI 887/BLabel side B
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Decca FR 13605
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Decca F R 13605
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Canada
1975- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C4 4106
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Canada | Columbia C4 4106First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | France | CBS CBS 3325First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | CBS CBS 3325First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Germany | Metronome M 25.651First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Italy | Carosello CI 20397First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | Italy | Carosello CI 20397First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | Italy | Carosello CI 20397First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | Portugal | CBS 3325First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Portugal | EMI E 006-05 993First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Spain | CBS CBS 3325First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Turkey | CBS 3325First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | Decca FR 13605First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | Decca F R 13605First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Brazil | Young 301.11027", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AAfrica3:11
- BHa-Ri-Ah3:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Africa are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Africa are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was Africa first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Italy, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Carosello CI 20397.
How do I tell if my copy of Africa is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CI 20397, FR 13605, F R 13605, C4 4106) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CI - 887 - A 9/6/75 and CI - 887 - B 9/6/75. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Africa 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.