France
1988- Label and catalog number
- Escape Records AWOLT 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AWOLT 1 A3 MPOSide A etched
AWOLT 1 B4 MPOSide AA etched
Cry Sisco!Afro Dizzi Act
Vinyl pressings
Afro Dizzi Act
by Cry Sisco! · 1988
24 pressings8 countriesHouseElectronic
Afro Dizzi Act was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Afro Dizzi Act
12 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 5 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.
France
1988- Label and catalog number
- Escape Records AWOLT 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
AWOL T 1 A 1 MPOEtched in runout, Side A
AWOL T 1 B¹ MPOEtched in runout, Side B
France
1988- Label and catalog number
- Escape Records AWOLT 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
France
1988- Label and catalog number
- Clever House Of Music 14239-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
Ʈ 14239-7 ARunout side A
Ʈ 14239-7 BRunout side B
France
1988- Label and catalog number
- Escape Records AWOLT 1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Mispress, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STUMM 75 A1 P10 PR·P The ExchangeSide A etched
AWOLT 1 B4 MPOSide AA etched
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Escape Records AWOL 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AWOL 1 A 3 MPORunout etched side A
AWOL 1 B1 T MPORunout etched side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Benelux | Escape Records DIS 8056 / Indisc Benelux DIS 8056First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | France | Escape Records AWOLT 1First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | France | Escape Records AWOLT 1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | France | Escape Records AWOLT 1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | France | Clever House Of Music 14239-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | France | Escape Records AWOLT 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Mispress, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Mispress, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | Ariola 611 899First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Scandinavia | Escape Records AWOLT 1First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | Scandinavia | Escape Records AWOL 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Escape Records AWOL 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Escape Records AWOLT 1First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Escape Records AWOLT 1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | France | Clever House Of Music 14239-612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Netherlands | Indisc DID 12805612" | 12" |
| 1989 | Spain | Basic Mix BASIX-01312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
1990s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | Virgin VOZT 067 / Escape Records VOZT 06712", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Australia | Virgin VOZ 067 / Escape Records VOZ 0677", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Supreme Records SUPET - 18712", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1999 | UK | Underdog Records UDOG 001Single Sided, 12" | Single Sided, 12" |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | UK | Underdog Records U-DOG 004 / Underdog Records UDOG 00412" | 12" |
| 2001 | UK | Underdog Records U-DOG 00212" | 12" |
Tracklist
- A1Afro Dizzi Act6:05
- AA1Afro Dizzi Act (Kool Kaz Bah Mix)6:02
- AA2Ki Ton Ko4:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Afro Dizzi Act are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Afro Dizzi Act are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1988 and 2001.
When was Afro Dizzi Act first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in France, UK, Benelux, Germany and more. One of them is Escape Records AWOLT 1.
How do I tell if my copy of Afro Dizzi Act is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AWOLT 1, 14239-7, AWOL 1, DIS 8056) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AWOLT 1 A3 MPO and AWOLT 1 B4 MPO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Afro Dizzi Act 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.