US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-252
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · AR - Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
6E 252-A1 AR @tGP B-14668Runout A
6E 252 B1 AR @tGP G+DP B-14667Runout B
Vinyl pressings
African Marketplace
by Dollar Brand · 1980
21 pressings7 countriesCape JazzJazzFolkWorld
African Marketplace 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 African Marketplace
12 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 6 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-252
- Format
- LP, Album · SP - Specialty Pressing
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-252
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
6E 252-A1 AR @tGP B-14668 0-1 SM 2-1Side A runout
6E 252V B1 AR @tGP GADP B-14667 0-1 SM 2-1Side B runout
6E-252-A SPSide A label
6E-252-B SPSide B label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-252
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Allied Record Company
- Runout / matrix
6E-252-A ARSide A label
6E-252-B ARSide B label
France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Elektra ELK 52 217Elektra 6E-252
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Elektra ELK 52 217Elektra 6E-252
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WEA-52217-A2 PFRunout A side, variant 1
WEA-52217-B3 PFRunout B side, variant 1
WEA-52217-A2X PFRunout A side, variant 2
WEA-52217-B3x PFRunout B side, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | Elektra ELK 52 217 / Elektra 6E-252First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | Elektra ELK 52 217 / Elektra 6E-252First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Greece | Elektra 52217First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Japan | Elektra P-10845EFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Elektra P-10845EFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | South Africa | Elektra EKX 2First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | South Africa | Elektra EKX 2First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | South Africa | Elektra EKC 6090First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Elektra 6E-252First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Elektra 6E-252First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Elektra 6E-252LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1980 | US | Elektra 6E-252First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Elektra 6E-252First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP1485 / Elektra MOVLP1485LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2015 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP1485 / Elektra MOVLP1485LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | South Africa | SAMP Records SAMP021 / Warner Music Africa 0827568009357LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Elektra ELK 52 217 / Elektra 6E-252LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | Elektra ELK 52 217 / Elektra 6E-252LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | Elektra ELK 52 217 / Elektra 6E-252LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Elektra ELK 52 217 / Elektra 6E-252LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Elektra ELK 52 217 / Elektra 6E-252LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Whoza Mtwana6:02
- A2The Homecoming Song3:42
- A3The Wedding3:47
- A4Moniebah3:20
- B1African Marketplace7:02
- B2Mamma3:44
- B3Anthem For The New Nation4:26
- B4Ubu Suku3:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of African Marketplace are there?
21 vinyl pressings of African Marketplace are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1980 and 2026.
When was African Marketplace first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, France, Germany, Greece and more. One of them is Elektra 6E-252.
How do I tell if my copy of African Marketplace is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6E-252, ELK 52 217, 52217, P-10845E) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6E 252-A1 AR @tGP B-14668 and 6E 252 B1 AR @tGP G+DP B-14667. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is African Marketplace 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.
