Jamaica
1978- Label and catalog number
- Water Lily ARCO LP 009
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
(A) MIAMI TAPE United Africa - A JIGMIAMI TAPE stamped rested etched. Ineligible signature before JIG
(B) MIAMI TAPE United Africa -B JIG
Cedric "Im" BrooksUnited Africa
Vinyl pressings
United Africa
by Cedric "Im" Brooks · 1978
14 pressings2 countriesRoots ReggaeDubReggae
United Africa 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.
How to spot a first pressing of United Africa
2 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year. 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.
Jamaica
1978- Label and catalog number
- Water Lily ARCO LP 009
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
(A) DSR 4455 A K..M. H. BUTLER
(B) DSR 4474 B K.M AQUARIUS ET
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.
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Jamaica | Water Lily ARCO LP 009First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Jamaica | Water Lily ARCO LP 009First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | UK | Pressure Sounds PSLP116LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, White Label · Limited, Numbered | LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, White Label · Limited, Numbered |
| 2026 | UK | Pressure Sounds PSLP116LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 2026 | UK | Water Lily PSLP116LP, Numbered, Reissue · Numbered | LP, Numbered, Reissue · Numbered |
| 2026 | UK | Water Lily PSLP116 / Pressure Sounds PSLP116LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, White Label · Limited, Numbered | LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, White Label · Limited, Numbered |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Pressure Sounds Pslp116LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
| ? | Jamaica | Water LilyLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Water Lily ARCO LP 009LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Jamaica | Water Lily ARCO LP 009LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Water LilyLP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Water Lily ARCO LP 009LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Water LilyLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Water LilyLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Satta Masa Ganna7:10
- A2United Africa5:05
- A3African Medley4:40
- B1Silent Force6:21
- B2River Jordan2:13
- B3Praises4:27
- B4Elehreh3:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of United Africa are there?
14 vinyl pressings of United Africa are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1978 and 2026.
When was United Africa first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Jamaica. One of them is Water Lily ARCO LP 009.
How do I tell if my copy of United Africa is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ARCO LP 009) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (A) MIAMI TAPE United Africa - A JIG and (B) MIAMI TAPE United Africa -B JIG. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is United 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.