Belgium
1978- Label and catalog number
- Elver 143.020
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SFOT 21574ASide A runout
SFOT 21575BSide B runout
Chocolat'sAfrican Choco
Vinyl pressings
African Choco
by Chocolat's · 1978
18 pressings15 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
African Choco 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 African Choco
7 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
Brazil
1978- Label and catalog number
- Disques Ibach IBLP 12400
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
IBLP-12400-A J/SSide A runout
IBLP-12400-B J/SSide B runout
IBLP-12400-ASide A label
IBLP-12400-BSide B label
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Able ABL-17040
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
S ABL-17040A-1Y 1ASide A Runout
U ABL-17040B-1Y 1ASide B Runout
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Disques Ibach 60528Elver 60528
- Format
- LP, Album
Greece
1978- Label and catalog number
- Minos MILP 10044
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
C 143020 A' f RRunout side A'
C 143020 B' fRunout side B'
Israel
1978- Label and catalog number
- Ibach Records OBAC 1043
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Belgium | Elver 143.020First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Brazil | Disques Ibach IBLP 12400First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Able ABL-17040First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Disques Ibach 60528 / Elver 60528First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Greece | Minos MILP 10044First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Israel | Ibach Records OBAC 1043First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Italy | Derby DBR 20091First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Argentina | Diorama 17034LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1979 | Australia | 7 Records MLF 304LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | Disques Ibach 60537 / Elver 60537LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | Ariola 200 853 / Ariola 200 853-320LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Overseas Records SUX-155-VLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Portugal | Imavox IM- 43003 / Imavox IM-43.003LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Portugal | Imavox IM - 43003LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Spain | Zafiro ZL-245LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Colombia | Discos Fuentes 2B1001LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Roots2:57
- A2People's Reggae3:00
- A3Filé Filé3:44
- A4Ma Gigolette (Instrumental)2:54
- A5African Choco3:30
- Nostalgia Medley
- B2Lovely Girl2:40
- B4I Can't Survive2:45
- B5Ma Gigolette (Vocal)2:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of African Choco are there?
18 vinyl pressings of African Choco are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1978 and 1980.
When was African Choco first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France and more. One of them is Elver 143.020.
How do I tell if my copy of African Choco is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 143.020, IBLP 12400, ABL-17040, 60528) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SFOT 21574A and SFOT 21575B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is African Choco 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.