UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- 4D Rhythms 4DLP1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
RAYS LYN 8226 1T APLP 9035 A-1Side A runout
LYN 8227 1T APLP 9035 B-1Side B runout
Creation RebelStarship Africa
Vinyl pressings
Starship Africa
by Creation Rebel · 1980
10 pressings2 countriesDubReggae
Starship Africa was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Starship Africa
3 pressings came out in 1980, 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.
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- 4D Rhythms 4DLP1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
RAYS LYN 8226 1T APLP 9035 A-1Side A runout
LYN 8227 1T APLP 9035 B-1Side B runout
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- 4D Rhythms 4DLP1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
RAYS LYN 8226 1T APLP 9035 A-1Side A runout
LYN 8227 1T APLP 9035 B-1Side B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | 4D Rhythms 4DLP1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | 4D Rhythms 4DLP1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | 4D Rhythms 4DLP1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | On-U Sound ON-U LP 8LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | UK | On-U Sound ON-U LP 8LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | UK | On-U Sound ON-U LP 8LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | UK | On-U Sound ON-U LP 8LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | UK | On-U Sound ONULP8 / 4D Rhythms ONULP8LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | UK | On-U Sound ONULP8 / 4D Rhythms ONULP8LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Europe | On-U Sound ONULP8 / 4D Rhythms ONULP8LP, Album, Bioplastic, Reissue | LP, Album, Bioplastic, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AStarship Africa19:38
- BSpace Movement22:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Starship Africa are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Starship Africa are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1980 and 2024.
When was Starship Africa first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK. One of them is 4D Rhythms 4DLP1.
How do I tell if my copy of Starship Africa is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4DLP1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RAYS LYN 8226 1T APLP 9035 A-1 and LYN 8227 1T APLP 9035 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Starship 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.