Scandinavia
1990- Label and catalog number
- SweMix Records SWE LP3
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SWE-LP-3-A Grammoplast 12/10-90 BECRRunout, side A
SWE-LP-3-B Grammoplast 12/10-90 BECRRunout, side B
Vinyl pressings
Hello Afrika (The Album)
by Dr. Alban · 1990
17 pressings12 countriesRagga HipHopEuro HouseElectronic
Hello Afrika (The Album) was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Hello Afrika (The Album)
2 pressings came out in 1990, 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.
Scandinavia
1990- Label and catalog number
- SweMix Records SWE LP3
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SWE-LP-3-A2 Grammoplast B·E·CR 90 12 01Runout side A
SWE-LP-3-B Grammoplast 12/10-90 B·E·CRRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Scandinavia | SweMix Records SWE LP3First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Scandinavia | SweMix Records SWE LP3First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Brazil | Ariola 150.8116 / Ariola 150 8116LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Costa Rica | Ariola 1003057LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | Logic Records 211 391 / Logic Records LOC LP 4LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1991 | Germany | Logic Records 211 391LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Greece | Ariola 73032LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Portugal | Logic Records 211 391LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Scandinavia | SweMix Records SWE LP3LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | South Africa | Ariola ARI (L) 1178LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1991 | South Africa | Ariola ARI (L) 1171LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Spain | Logic Records 211 391 5CLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Spain | Ariola 211 391 5CLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Mexico | Ariola LAE-950LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1991 | Argentina | Logic Records TLP 90272 / Ariola TLP 90272LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Logic Records 40 032-5LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1The Alban Prelude1:34
- A2U & Mi3:45
- A3No Coke6:43
- A4Sweet Reggae Music5:24
- A5Hello Afrika6:17
- B1Chinaman5:06
- B2Proud! (To Be Afrikan)4:17
- B3Groove Machine 22:08
- B4Our Father (Pater Noster)4:40
- B5Man & Woman5:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hello Afrika (The Album) are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Hello Afrika (The Album) are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1990 and 1993.
When was Hello Afrika (The Album) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in Scandinavia. One of them is SweMix Records SWE LP3.
How do I tell if my copy of Hello Afrika (The Album) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SWE LP3) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SWE-LP-3-A Grammoplast 12/10-90 BECR and SWE-LP-3-B Grammoplast 12/10-90 BECR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hello Afrika (The Album) 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.
