Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- EXIL EXIL 5501
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST WK 30.289-ARunout side A, stamped
ST WK 30.289-BRunout side B, stamped
SNBRunout both sides, handwritten
DissidentenSahara Electric
Vinyl pressings
Sahara Electric
by Dissidenten · 1983
11 pressings6 countriesAlternative RockFreestyleIndie RockAfrican
Sahara Electric was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Sahara Electric
1 pressing came out in 1983, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Germany | EXIL EXIL 5501First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | France | L'Escargot 540170LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Germany | EXIL EXIL 5501LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | EXIL EXIL 5501LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1984 | Germany | EXIL EXIL 5501LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1984 | Italy | Materiali Sonori maso 33035 / Exil maso 33035LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK & Europe | Globe Style ORB 004LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Canada | Amok Records AMOK LP516LP | LP |
| 1988 | Canada | Amok Records AMOK LP516LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | US | Shanachie 64005LP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Germany | Exil EXIL 5501/2022 / Exil 5555-2LP, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Reissue, Remastered |
Tracklist
- A1Inshalla - Kif Kif7:00
- A2Fata Morgana7:50
- A3El Mounadi - Die Wüste Lebt6:40
- B1Sahara Elektrik11:28
- B2Casablanca - Wacha Wacha10:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sahara Electric are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Sahara Electric are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1983 and 2022.
When was Sahara Electric first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Germany. One of them is EXIL EXIL 5501.
How do I tell if my copy of Sahara Electric is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EXIL 5501) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST WK 30.289-A and ST WK 30.289-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sahara Electric 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.