France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Regal Zonophone 2 C 062-81290Regal Zonophone 2C 062-81.290
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
8 1290 A 21 M6 29 32 68 IRunout side A
81290 B 21 M6 293269 IRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Afrodisiac
by Fela Kuti · 1973
21 pressings18 countriesAfrobeatJazzFunk / Soul
Afrodisiac was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Afrodisiac
15 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 15 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.
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Regal Zonophone SLRZ 1034Regal Zonophone 1E 062 ◦ 81290
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
YCARX 103Side 1
YCARX 104Side 2
YCARX 103-1Side 1
YCARX 104-1Side 2
Argentina
1973- Label and catalog number
- EMI 64028EMI 1E 062-81290
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YCARY-103A-side
YCARY-104B-side
Barbados
1973- Label and catalog number
- Regal Zonophone SLRZ 1034
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 6394
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YCARX-1032 ◎—∈—◎ T6Side A runout
YCARX 1042 ◎—∈—◎ T6Side B runout
YCARX 103Side A label
YCARX 104Side B label
Colombia
1973- Label and catalog number
- Odeon 11240EMI 11240
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Argentina | EMI 64028 / EMI 1E 062-81290First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Barbados | Regal Zonophone SLRZ 1034First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | Capitol Records ST 6394First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Colombia | Odeon 11240 / EMI 11240First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | France | Regal Zonophone 2 C 062-81290 / Regal Zonophone 2C 062-81.290First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Greece | Columbia SCXG 1032First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Jamaica | EMI SLRZ 1034 / EMI 1E 062-81290First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Mexico | Capitol Records SLEM 444 / Capitol Records SLEM-444First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Nigeria | Regal Zonophone SLRZ 1034 / EMI 1E 062-81290First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Panama | Regal Zonophone SLRZ 1034 / EMI 1E 062-81290First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Peru | Odeon Del Peru ELD-02.01.57First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Spain | Stateside 1 J 062-81.290First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | Regal Zonophone SLRZ 1034 / Regal Zonophone 1E 062 ◦ 81290First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Uruguay | EMI SLPE 500.504First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Venezuela | Odeon SOLP-7321First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | US | Knitting Factory Records KFR2008-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2015 | UK & US | Knitting Factory Records KFR2008-1 / Partisan Records KFR2008-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2016 | US | Knitting Factory Records KFR2008-1 / Kalakuta Sunrise KFR2008-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Unknown | Knitting Factory Records KFR2008-8 / Kalakuta Sunrise KFR2008-8LP, 45 RPM, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, LP, 45 RPM, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, 45 RPM, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, LP, 45 RPM, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | United Africa Music UNLP 104 / EMI UNLP 104LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Alu Jon Jonki Jon
- A2Chop And Quench
- B1Eko Ile
- B2Je'Nwi Temi (Don't Gag Me)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Afrodisiac are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Afrodisiac are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1973 and 2022.
When was Afrodisiac first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in France, UK, Argentina, Barbados and more. One of them is Regal Zonophone 2 C 062-81290.
How do I tell if my copy of Afrodisiac is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2 C 062-81290, SLRZ 1034, 64028, ST 6394) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8 1290 A 21 M6 29 32 68 I and 81290 B 21 M6 293269 I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Afrodisiac 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.
