Trinidad & Tobago
1975- Label and catalog number
- Shorty S-016
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Ella AndallHello Africa
Vinyl pressings
Hello Africa
by Ella Andall · 1975
11 pressings2 countriesAfrobeatDiscoFunk / Soul
Hello Africa 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 Hello Africa
1 pressing came out in 1975, 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.
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Trinidad & Tobago | Shorty S-016First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Trinidad & Tobago | Shorty S-01712", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Trinidad & Tobago | Shorty S 0127" | 7" |
| 1976 | Trinidad & Tobago | Shorty S-0177", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Trinidad & Tobago | Shorty S 0127", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | Charlie's Records CR 5277", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | Charlie's Records CR 5277", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | Charlie's Records CR 5277", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | US | Charlie's Records CR 5277", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | Charlie's Records CR 5277", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | US | Charlie's Records CR 5277", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AHello Africa (Part 1)3:02
- BHello Africa (Part 2)3:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hello Africa are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Hello Africa are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was Hello Africa first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Trinidad & Tobago. One of them is Shorty S-016.
How do I tell if my copy of Hello Africa is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S-016) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hello 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.