South Africa
1975- Label and catalog number
- The Sun SRK 786135
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SRK 786135 - ABC 6306Runout side A
SRK 786135 - ABC 6307Runout side B
ABC 6036 ALabel side A
ABC 6037 BLabel side B
Dollar BrandAfrican Herbs
Vinyl pressings
African Herbs
by Dollar Brand · 1975
11 pressings5 countriesCape JazzJazzFolkWorld
African Herbs was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Herbs
5 pressings came out in 1975, 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.
South Africa
1975- Label and catalog number
- The Sun SRK 786135The Sun SRK.786135
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SRK 786135 - ABC 6306Runout side A
SRK 786135 - ABC 6307Runout side B
ABC.6036 (A)Label side A
ABC.6037 (B)Label side B
South Africa
1975- Label and catalog number
- The Sun SRK 786135
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SRK 786135 - ABC 6306 - ARunout side A
SRK 786135 - ABC 6307 - BRunout side B
ABC 6036 ALabel side A
ABC 6037 BLabel side B
Rhodesia
September 19, 1975- Label and catalog number
- The Sun SRK 786135
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SRK 786135 ABC 6306 - ASide 1, etched
SRK 786135 ABC 6307 - BSide 2, etched
Rhodesia
1975- Label and catalog number
- Gallo SRK 786135
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SRK 726135 – ABC 6306-ASide A, etched
SRK 726135 – ABC 6307-BSide B, etched
ABC 6306 ALabel Side A
ABC 6307 BLabel Side B
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Rhodesia | Gallo SRK 786135First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | South Africa | The Sun SRK 786135First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | South Africa | The Sun SRK 786135 / The Sun SRK.786135First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | South Africa | The Sun SRK 786135First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Rhodesia | The Sun SRK 786135First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Rare Bid BID 155501LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Chiaroscuro Records CR 2012 / Chiaroscuro Records CR-2012LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | US | Chiaroscuro Records CR 2012LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Chiaroscuro Records ULX-97-CHLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | South Africa | Roots Record Company ROTH 138LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Chiaroscuro Records CR 2012 / Chiaroscuro Records CR-2012LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1African Herbs10:15
- A2Sathima11:22
- BSoweto Is Where It's At17:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of African Herbs are there?
11 vinyl pressings of African Herbs are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1975 and 1991.
When was African Herbs first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in South Africa, Rhodesia. One of them is The Sun SRK 786135.
How do I tell if my copy of African Herbs is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SRK 786135) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SRK 786135 - ABC 6306 and SRK 786135 - ABC 6307. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is African Herbs 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.
