Jamaica
1979- Label and catalog number
- Congo Ashanty 003
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CONGA 003 ARunout, Side A
Cedric MytonImage Of Africa
Vinyl pressings
Image Of Africa
by Cedric Myton · 1979
14 pressings7 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Image Of Africa was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Image Of Africa
2 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Barbados
1979- Label and catalog number
- WIRL W134
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
W-134-1. (inscribed) SN.E.S.Side A
W-134-2 (inscribed) SN.E.S.Side B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Barbados | WIRL W134First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Jamaica | Congo Ashanty 003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Colombia | Epic 19287LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | France | Epic EPC 84581LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1980 | France | Epic EPC34581LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1980 | France & Benelux | Congo Ashanty 003LP | LP |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | US | VP Records VPRL1361LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | US | VP Records VPRL1361LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Canada | Abraham 003 / Clocktower Records 003LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Congo Ashanty 003LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | Canada | A & A Productions AALP 003 / Congo Ashanty CG002LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | Canada | A & A Productions AALP 003LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | Canada | Abraham AALP 003LP, Album, Mispress, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Mispress, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | Jamaica | Congo Ashanty 003LP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Only Jah Know5:12
- A2Mister Biggs4:34
- A3Food For The Rainy Day4:40
- A4Sweetest Name3:47
- B1He Is The King4:38
- B2Music Maker4:00
- B3Musical Iration3:48
- B4Stay Alive3:38
- B5Stay Alive (Dub Version)4:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Image Of Africa are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Image Of Africa are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1979 and 2022.
When was Image Of Africa first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Jamaica, Barbados. One of them is Congo Ashanty 003.
How do I tell if my copy of Image Of Africa is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 003, W134) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CONGA 003 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Image Of 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.