Switzerland
1974- Label and catalog number
- Cameo Records 102Cameo Records cameo 102 ST
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-CAMEO 102-A
ST-CAMEO 102-B
Dollar BrandGood News From Africa
Vinyl pressings
Good News From Africa
by Dollar Brand · 1974
12 pressings4 countriesSoul-JazzAfricanJazzFolk
Good News From Africa was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Good News From Africa
3 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Enja Records enja 2048Enja Records enja 2048 ST
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ENJA-2048/A E-TRunout Side A - hand etched
ENJA-2048/B E-TRunout Side B - hand etched
Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Enja Records 2048Enja Records 2048 ST
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ENJA 2048/A E T
ENJA 2048/B
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.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Germany | Enja Records enja 2048 / Enja Records enja 2048 STFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Enja Records 2048 / Enja Records 2048 STFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Switzerland | Cameo Records 102 / Cameo Records cameo 102 STFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | Enja Records SMJ-6097 / Victor SMJ-6097LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Enja Records ENJA-2048LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Germany | Enja Records enja 2048 / Enja Records enja 2048 STLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Germany | Enja Records enja 2048LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Enja Records ENJA-2048LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Enja Records enja 2048 / Enja Records enja 2048 STLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Enja Records enja 2048 / Enja Records enja 2048 STLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Enja Records 2048LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Enja Records enja 2048 / Enja Records enja 2048 STLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Ntsikana's Bell6:15
- A2Adhan & Allah-O-Akbar4:15
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- A4Msunduza4:37
- B1The Pilgrim9:50
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Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Good News From Africa are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Good News From Africa are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1974 and 2024.
When was Good News From Africa first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Switzerland, Germany. One of them is Cameo Records 102.
How do I tell if my copy of Good News From Africa is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 102, enja 2048, 2048) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-CAMEO 102-A and ST-CAMEO 102-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Good News From Africa 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.
