Ghana
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2940 006
- Format
- LP, Album
Joe MensahThe Afrikan Hustle
Vinyl pressings
The Afrikan Hustle
by Joe Mensah · 1977
10 pressings4 countriesHighlifeFunk / SoulFolkWorld
The Afrikan Hustle was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 The Afrikan Hustle
7 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Ghana
1977- Label and catalog number
- Philips-West African-Records ME-D 1000
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
etched MED-D 1000 A M2324 AMatrix/runout side A
etched MED-D 1000 B M2324 BMatrix/runout side B
ME-D 1000 ALabel side A
ME-D 1000 BLabel side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Makossa M2324
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Mezumbah ME-D 1000
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ME-D-1000A GPSide A runout
ME-D 1000B-GPSide B runout
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Makossa M2324
- Format
- LP, Album
Nigeria
1977- Label and catalog number
- Afrodisia DWAPS 2029
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Ghana | Polydor 2940 006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Ghana | Philips-West African-Records ME-D 1000First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Nigeria | Afrodisia DWAPS 2029First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Nigeria | Decca WAPS 340First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Makossa M2324First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Mezumbah ME-D 1000First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Makossa M2324First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | London Records GXH 1051 / London Records GXH-1051LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Japan | London Records GXH 1051 / London Records GXH-1051LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Nigeria | Polydor POLP 069 / Mezumbah International Ltd. POLP 069LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ABonsue
- B1Ye Gbawa Oo Baba (Tribute To Nigeria)
- B2Rokpokpo
- B3Berebere
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Afrikan Hustle are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Afrikan Hustle are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1977 and 1982.
When was The Afrikan Hustle first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Ghana, US, Nigeria. One of them is Polydor 2940 006.
How do I tell if my copy of The Afrikan Hustle is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2940 006, ME-D 1000, M2324, DWAPS 2029) 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 The Afrikan Hustle 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.