US
1975- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor DJL1-1364-A
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Promo
- Runout / matrix
dJL1 1364 A 1S
Henry Mancini And His OrchestraAfrican Symphony
Vinyl pressings
African Symphony
by Henry Mancini And His Orchestra · 1975
11 pressings5 countriesDiscoJazzFunk / SoulPop
African Symphony 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 African Symphony
6 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 4 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.
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor DJL1-1364-A
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Promo
- Runout / matrix
dJL1 1364A 1S ISide A Runouts
12" - SILENT GROOVE - 3Side B Runouts
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- RCA JH-10463
- Format
- 7", Promo
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 2754
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 102750
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1975- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PB-10463
- Format
- 7", Promo
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 | Australia | RCA Victor 102750First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Canada | RCA Victor PB-10463First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 2754First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | US | RCA JH-10463First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | RCA Victor DJL1-1364-AFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | RCA Victor DJL1-1364-AFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Canada | RCA Victor PB-104637", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Spain | RCA Victor PB 104637", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | RCA JB-104637", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | RCA Victor PB-104637", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | RCA RCA 27547", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AAfrican Symphony4:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of African Symphony are there?
11 vinyl pressings of African Symphony are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was African Symphony first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Australia, Canada. One of them is RCA Victor DJL1-1364-A.
How do I tell if my copy of African Symphony is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DJL1-1364-A, JH-10463, RCA 2754, 102750) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, dJL1 1364 A 1S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is African Symphony 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.
