US
November 1954- Label and catalog number
- Norgran Records MG N-1003
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Yellow Labels
- Runout / matrix
MGN•1003A HRunout side A
MGN•1003B HRunout side B
10,566Label, side A
10,579Label, side B
Dizzy Gillespie And His OrchestraAfro
Vinyl pressings
Afro
by Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra · 1954
12 pressings6 countriesAfro-Cuban JazzJazz
Afro was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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
4 pressings came out in 1954, 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.
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Norgran Records MG N-1003
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Black Labels
- Runout / matrix
MGN-1003-AStamped A
MGN-1003-B RE-1Stamped B
10,566Label A
10,579Label B
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Norgran Records EP N-2002-3
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · 3 Vinyl Set
- Runout / matrix
(11,116)
Denmark
1954- Label and catalog number
- Clef Records MG N-1003
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
M G - N - 1003 - A -
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Denmark | Clef Records MG N-1003First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | US | Norgran Records MG N-1003First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | US | Norgran Records EP N-2002-3First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | US | Norgran Records MG N-1003First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | UK | Columbia 33CX 10002LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Verve Records MG V-8208LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1958 | US | Verve Records MG V-6208LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Verve Records MG V-8208 / Verve Records MGV-8208LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Japan | Verve Records POJJ-1517 / Verve Records MG V-8208LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | US | Norgran Records MG N-1003LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Sinter SLP-2718 / Verve Records SLP-2718LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Blue Star GLP 3543 / Norgran Records MG N-1003LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Manteca Theme
- A2Contraste
- A3Jungla
- A4Rhumba-Finale
- B1A Night In Tunisia
- B2Con Alma
- B3Caravan
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Afro are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Afro are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1954 and 2022.
When was Afro first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US, Denmark. One of them is Norgran Records MG N-1003, released November 1954.
How do I tell if my copy of Afro is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG N-1003, EP N-2002-3) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MGN•1003A H and MGN•1003B H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Afro 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.
