France
1969- Label and catalog number
- BYG Records 529.321
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
BYG-2-A 529321.A.Side A etched runout
BYG-2-B 529321.B.Side B etched runout
Grachan Moncur IIINew Africa
Vinyl pressings
New Africa
by Grachan Moncur III · 1969
15 pressings7 countriesFree JazzAvant-garde JazzPost BopModal
New Africa was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 New Africa
5 pressings came out in 1969, 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.
France
1969- Label and catalog number
- BYG Records 529.321
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
BYG-2-A 529321₁A₁Side A runout, etched
BYG-2-B 529321₁B₁Side B runout, etched
France
1969- Label and catalog number
- BYG Records 529.321
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
BYG-2-A 529321₁A₁Side A etched runout
BYG-2-B 529321₁B₁Side B etched runout
France
1969- Label and catalog number
- BYG Records 529.321
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
BYG-2-A 529321₁A₁Side A etched runout
BYG-2-B 529321₁B₁Side B etched runout
France
1969- Label and catalog number
- BYG Records 529.321
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
BYG-2-A 529321.A.Side A etched runout
BYG-2-B 529321.B.Side B etched runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | France | BYG Records 529.321First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | France | BYG Records 529.321First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | France | BYG Records 529.321First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | France | BYG Records 529.321First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | France | BYG Records 529.321First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Japan | BYG Records BYG-22LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Japan | BYG Records BYG-22LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | UK | Affinity AFF 38LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Picc-A-Dilly PIC-3520LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | Picc-A-Dilly PIC-3520LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1982 | Spain | Affinity L6 361LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Italy | Get Back GET 321LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Europe | BYG Records BYG 529.321LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Stereo | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | BYG Records 529.321LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | US | BYG Records 529.321LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- New Africa
- A2Space Spy6:55
- B1Exploration10:45
- B2When12:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of New Africa are there?
15 vinyl pressings of New Africa are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1969 and 2025.
When was New Africa first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in France. One of them is BYG Records 529.321.
How do I tell if my copy of New Africa is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 529.321) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BYG-2-A 529321.A. and BYG-2-B 529321.B.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is New 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.
